Salted Alaska Pollock-Herring Hybrid in Brine from China
Cultured hybrid herring strains from Alaska fisheries, salted and brined without drying or smoking. Fits HTS 0305.61.4000 as 'other' herrings (Clupea pallasii derivatives). Used in specialty aquaculture feeds or gourmet markets.
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 genetic certification confirming herring classification despite hybrid traits
• Test for heavy metals common in Alaskan waters; provide lab reports for CBP clearance
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests industrial pellets, risking 0309 reclassification