Frozen Katsuwonus Pelamis Tuna Chunks from China
Frozen chunks of skipjack tuna (Katsuwonus pelamis) fish meat in large industrial bulk packs over 6.8 kg. Precisely classified in HTS 0304.99.11.90 for frozen tuna of the named genus in bulk form.
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
• Scientific naming mandatory on manifests; 'skipjack' alone risks CBP reclassification
• Test for heavy metals per FDA guidance; imports often held for residue analysis
• Document immediate container integrity to distinguish from bulk loose shipments