Fresh Boned Chilean Sea Bass Loins from China
Center-cut loins from Dissostichus eleginoides, boned and trimmed while fresh for chef-preferred cuts. Classified as toothfish fillets under HTS 0304.55.00.00 since loins are a form of other fish meat/fillets from this species, fresh or chilled. Excludes pellets or flours per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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
• Use precise terminology like 'toothfish loins' on manifests to align with HTS species-specific language
• Prepare for Lacey Act declarations detailing wildlife sourcing for this regulated species
• Avoid over-icing leading to water-glazing, which could trigger weight disputes at entry