Commercial Frozen Merluccius capensis Whiting Blocks from China
Heavy frozen blocks (>4.5 kg) of skinned fillets from shallow-water hake (Merluccius capensis), a whiting species, for factory mincing into fish mince. Classed in HTS 0304.79.10.15 reflecting frozen Gadidae fillets in processing-ready skinless blocks.
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 AMS e211 declarations specifying block weights and mincing end-use to streamline CBP review
• Watch for overages in weight declarations; exact net weights prevent penalties
• Partner with certified processors; provide proof of US facilities geared for Gadidae block breakdown