Fresh Chilled Whitefish Meat Blocks from China
Blocks of boneless whitefish meat from Coregonus species, fresh or chilled for further processing into fillets. Falls under HTS 0304.59.00.25 as other fresh or chilled freshwater whitefish meat, distinct from minced or pelletized products per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'whitefish meat' with origin and species to distinguish from other freshwater fish
• Avoid any mincing or binding that could classify as pellets under chapter definition
• Obtain prior notice via FDA ACE system for chilled seafood shipments