Bulk Frozen Skinned Turbot Blocks from China
Commercial frozen blocks of skinned turbot fillets exceeding 4.5 kg each, imported for grinding into fishmeal or uniform seafood portions. Fits HTS 0304.83.10.30 for turbot flatfish frozen fillets in large blocks destined for mincing/cutting. Chapter notes confirm not applicable to human-ready pellets.
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
• Label shipments clearly as 'for mincing/processing only' with weight certifications to prevent CBP reclassification
• Monitor EU/Atlantic turbot quotas; provide catch certificates for sustainability compliance
• Avoid common pitfall of mixed flatfish species—pure turbot required for this subheading