Frozen Whiting Fillets from China
Frozen fillets of Pacific whiting (Merlangius merlangus), Merlucciidae family, commonly exported in block-frozen form for surimi production. Classified in HTS 0304.79.50.00 as other frozen fillets from listed families.
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
• Provide lab tests for histamine levels, critical for scombroid-risk species in CBP exams
• Declare exact fillet yield percentage to match invoice weights accurately
• Avoid reclassification by confirming no binders added, per chapter note on pellets