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
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
• 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