Frozen Hake Surimi Bulk Blocks from China
Minced hake fish meat formed into frozen surimi blocks over 15 kg each, destined for further processing into kamaboko. Falls under HTS 0304.99.11.04 for frozen other fish meat, minced surimi in bulk containers. Excludes pelletized forms per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Obtain FDA prior notice for fish imports and ensure HACCP plans cover surimi washing/decoloring steps
• Document immediate container integrity to avoid reclassification as immediate packs under 6.8 kg
• Test for histamine levels common in minced fish products during frozen storage