Atlantic Ocean Perch Frozen Processing Blocks from China
Frozen, skinless Atlantic ocean perch (Rosefish) fillets formed into blocks over 4.5 kg each, imported exclusively for grinding or cutting into uniform pieces in U.S. facilities. This matches HTS 0304.89.10.25 precisely for frozen 'other fish' fillets in specified block form and perch species. Chapter notes confirm exclusion of human-fit pellets or flours.
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 end-user letters from U.S. processors confirming mincing intent to support classification
• Comply with section 609 shrimp notes indirectly via seafood supply chain audits, though not shrimp
• Test for histamine levels in frozen blocks; high levels can lead to FDA rejection even if tariff-compliant