Frozen Ocean Perch Fillets in Bulk from China
Frozen fillets of ocean perch (Sebastes spp.), packed in bulk containers exceeding 6.8 kg, suitable for further processing or wholesale. This product falls under HTS 0304.99.11.70 as frozen fish fillets, other than specified species, in immediate containers over 6.8 kg, specifically ocean perch. It is not minced and meets the criteria for heading 0304 excluding human consumption 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
• Verify species identification with scientific names (e.g
• Sebastes marinus) via documentation to confirm ocean perch classification
• Ensure containers weigh over 6.8 kg with contents for bulk tariff eligibility
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and import alerts for contaminants