Frozen Toothfish Loins from China
Boneless loins cut from Dissostichus spp. fillets, vacuum-packed and frozen IQF style. Falls under 0304.92.90.00 as other frozen toothfish meat. Used in premium restaurants and export markets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
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 NAFO/CCAMLR area codes on docs to prove legal wild-caught origin
• Separate skin-on vs. skinless in invoices to avoid 0304.99 other fish reclassification
• Test for histamine levels pre-shipment as high-fat toothfish is prone to scombroid issues