Fresh Atlantic Ocean Perch Fillets from China
Skinless, boneless fillets from Atlantic ocean perch (Sebastes marinus), freshly caught and chilled to preserve quality. Classified under HTS 0304.59.00.65 as fresh or chilled fillets of this specific cold-water species, excluding minced meat. Meets chapter requirements for unprocessed fish fillets not covered under flours or pellets.
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
• Verify catch documentation proving Atlantic origin and fresh/chilled status (temperature logs below 4°C) to avoid reclassification as frozen under 0304.61
• Ensure no mincing or processing that could shift to heading 0309 if rendered fit for human consumption as meal
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Lacey Act declarations for species traceability