Frozen Pacific Hake Loins in Bulk from China
Frozen loins (boneless cuts) from Pacific hake (Merluccius productus), Merlucciidae family, shipped in immediate bulk containers over 6.8 kg. Ideal for industrial filleting or portioning. HTS 0304.95.10.90 covers other frozen fish meat from this family in large bulk packs.
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
• Include chain of custody documentation from vessel to processor for traceability under Seafood Import Monitoring
• Test for antibiotics and heavy metals; provide lab results to preempt FDA detention
• Confirm 'other' status by excluding any skin or bone content that might shift to fillet subheadings