Frozen Ocean Perch Fillet Portions Bulk Totes from China
Pre-cut frozen portions of ocean perch fillets in large totes over 6.8 kg for foodservice suppliers. Classified in HTS 0304.99.11.70 as other frozen fish meat of ocean perch in immediate bulk containers. Not flours, meals, or pellets per chapter definitions.
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
• Inspect for proper HTS hierarchy documentation to avoid default to general fish meat rates
• Ensure no individual retail packaging within bulk to maintain classification
• Test for histamine levels common in scombroid-risk fish