IQF Nile Perch Fillet Pieces (Fresh Appearing) from China
Individually quick-frozen Nile perch fillet pieces thawed to fresh/chilled state before import. Qualifies under 0304.51.0120 if maintained chilled and documented as such. Borderline case requiring proof of non-frozen history.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Provide blast freezing/thawing logs to prove 'fresh or chilled' status post-thaw
• Refrigerate immediately upon arrival to prevent conversion to frozen classification
• Consult CBP rulings for IQF products to confirm eligibility