Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.)
Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process: > Dried fish, other than edible fish offal, whether or not salted but not smoked: > Tilapias (Oreochromis spp.), catfish (Pangasius spp., Silurus spp., Clarias spp., Ictalurus spp.), carp (Cyprinus spp., Carassius spp., Ctenopharyngodon idellus, Hypophthalmichthys spp., Cirrhinus spp., Mylopharyngodon piceus, Catla catla, Labeo spp., Osteochilus hasselti, Leptobarbus hoeveni, Megalobrama spp.), eels (Anguilla spp.), Nile perch (Lates niloticus) and snakeheads (Channa spp.)
Duty Rate (from China)
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
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)
Products classified under HTS 0305.52.00.00
Dried Salted Tilapia Fillets
Whole fillets from tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) that have been dried and salted for preservation, commonly used in African and Asian cuisines. This product falls under HTS 0305.52.00.00 as it is dried fish, other than edible offal, whether or not salted but not smoked, specifically listing tilapias. It is fit for human consumption but not processed into flour, meal, or pellets.
Salted Pangasius Catfish Whole
Whole pangasius catfish (Pangasius spp.) preserved by salting and air-drying, a staple in Vietnamese export markets. Classified under HTS 0305.52.00.00 for dried or salted catfish species, not smoked, excluding offal or pellet forms. Ideal for soups and grilled dishes.
Dried Clarias Catfish Strips
Strips of African catfish (Clarias spp.) dried without smoking, popular in West African markets for snacks. HTS 0305.52.00.00 covers dried, salted or not, catfish including Clarias spp., excluding offal or human-fit pellets/flours per chapter notes. High protein preserved fish product.
Brined Carp Fillets Dried
Carp fillets (Cyprinus spp.) preserved in brine then dried, common in Eastern European and Asian dried fish trade. Falls under HTS 0305.52.00.00 as dried carp, salted/in brine but not smoked, not offal or pellets. Used in stews and snacks.
Salted Eel Pieces Dried
Pieces of eel (Anguilla spp.) salted and sun-dried, a delicacy in Japanese and European markets. HTS 0305.52.00.00 includes dried/salted eels not smoked, excluding offal. Traditional preservation method for long shelf life.
Dried Nile Perch Whole Salted
Whole salted and dried Nile perch (Lates niloticus) from African lakes, exported primarily to Middle East. Under HTS 0305.52.00.00 for listed dried species not smoked. Key protein source in dried form.
Air-Dried Snakehead Fish Fillets
Snakehead (Channa spp.) fillets air-dried with light salting, invasive species farmed in Asia. HTS 0305.52.00.00 explicitly lists snakeheads as dried not smoked fish. Sustainable protein alternative.
Salted Ictalurus Catfish Dried
Dried channel catfish (Ictalurus spp., U.S. farm-raised) salted for export. Covered by HTS 0305.52.00.00 as listed catfish dried/salted not smoked. Common in Southern U.S. cuisine.
Dried Grass Carp Salted
Ctenopharyngodon idellus (grass carp) dried and salted, Chinese export staple. HTS 0305.52.00.00 lists this carp species for dried not smoked. Used in hot pots.
Brined Silver Carp Dried
Hypophthalmichthys molitrix (silver carp) brined then dried, invasive Asian carp. Under HTS 0305.52.00.00 as listed dried carp. Emerging U.S. food fish.
Dried Bighead Carp Fillets
Hypophthalmichthys spp. (bighead carp) fillets dried salted. HTS 0305.52.00.00 specific. Asian market fish.
Salted Black Carp Dried
Mylophthalmichthys piceus (black carp) salted dried. Listed species HTS 0305.52.00.00.
Dried Catla Fish Whole
Catla catla Indian carp dried salted. HTS 0305.52.00.00.
Salted Rohu Carp Dried
Labeo rohita (rohu) dried salted, South Asian. HTS 0305.52.00.00 listed.
Dried Snakehead Whole
Whole Channa spp. dried not salted. HTS 0305.52.00.00 covers whether or not salted.