Frozen Minced Hake Fish Meat in Bulk from China
Frozen minced fish meat derived from hake (Merluccius spp., family Merlucciidae), packed in bulk containers exceeding 6.8 kg. This product is classified under HTS 0304.95.10.15 as minced frozen fish meat from specified gadiform families, excluding Alaska Pollock, in immediate containers over 6.8 kg. It is suitable for further processing in food manufacturing.
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
• Verify species identification with scientific names and certificates to confirm classification within Merlucciidae, avoiding misclassification as Alaska Pollock
• Ensure containers weigh over 6.8 kg with contents for bulk exemption; provide packing list and weight declarations
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and import alerts for histamine and contaminants in frozen minced fish