IQF Frozen Toothfish Fillet Portions from China
Individually quick frozen (IQF) uniform portions of Dissostichus spp. fillets, ideal for retail. Under HTS 0304.85.00.00 as frozen fillets specifically of toothfish, excluding minced or processed forms.
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
• Use IQF-specific packing declarations; ensure no clumping to confirm fillet integrity
• Include lab tests for contaminants like heavy metals, mandatory for premium whitefish
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as steaks; portions must derive from fillets