Frozen Croaker Fillets Large Container from China
Frozen Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias undulatus) fillets in industrial bulk packs over 6.8 kg, used in surimi production. Fits HTS 0304.99.11 for frozen other fish meat, emphasizing bulk non-retail format.
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 lot traceability docs for species verification, as croaker can be confused with protected drum fish
• Avoid mixing fillet sizes that mimic retail cuts to prevent Customs reclass to smaller pack codes
• Test for heavy metals; croaker from Gulf sources often requires contaminant analysis