Frozen Cod Surimi in 25kg Bulk Tubs from China
Minced frozen cod (Gadidae) surimi supplied in 25 kg immediate containers for manufacturers making kamaboko or imitation fish products. HTS 0304.95.10.05 applies to frozen minced surimi from Gadidae in bulk over 6.8 kg, excluding retail-ready pellets.
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 certified scales for container weight verification to qualify for bulk subheading
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as 'pellets' if binders used—stick to chapter definition
• Obtain APHIS/USDA approvals if any risk of contaminants in processing