Skinned Frozen Atlantic Perch Blocks for Mincing from China
Large frozen blocks (>4.5 kg) of skinned Atlantic ocean perch fillets, divided into pieces and destined for industrial mincing or uniform cutting. Classified under HTS 0304.89.10.25 for its frozen fillet form, perch species, block packaging, and processing purpose per statistical notes. Excludes retail-ready or pelletized products per chapter definitions.
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
• Obtain prior FDA import alerts clearance for frozen fish blocks to prevent detention
• Label shipments clearly as 'for further processing - not for direct consumption' to match subheading intent
• Watch for block integrity during transit; thawed or damaged blocks may shift to general frozen fillet codes