Frozen Skinned Cutthroat Trout Blocks from China
Frozen skinless blocks of cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarki) fillets exceeding 4.5 kg each, portioned into pieces for subsequent mincing or uniform cutting in processing facilities. These are wild or farmed freshwater trout frozen in bulk form. HTS 0304.82.10.00 applies to such specifically purposed, heavy trout blocks.
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
• Ensure Customs declaration specifies 'imported to be minced/ground' with end-user processing letters
• Test for skin remnants; incomplete skinning risks reclassification to unskinned fillet codes
• Monitor block integrity during shipping to maintain over 4.5 kg weight certification