Frozen Carp Fillets from China
Frozen fillets from common carp (Cyprinus carpio), a freshwater fish native to Europe and Asia, often imported from Eastern Europe. Skinless and boneless, these are frozen whole for foodservice use. Fits HTS 0304.89.50.30 as other frozen freshwater fish fillets.
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
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'fillets' and weight net of glaze/ice to prevent undervaluation disputes
• Obtain FDA prior notice for seafood imports and ensure cold chain integrity with temperature logs
• Watch for misclassification as 'minced' if trim losses exceed tolerances; document filleting process