Salted Anchovy Bellies in 3kg Vacuum Bag from China
Anchovy bellies (Engraulis spp., not classified as offal) salted in brine and vacuum-packed in immediate bags ≤6.8 kg total weight. Fits HTS 0305.63.40.00 for other small-container salted anchovies, excluding smoked or dried forms.
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
• Confirm bellies are not 'edible offal' via ruling; typically muscle parts qualify as fish meat
• Vacuum packaging must be 'immediate container'; no outer shipping cartons in weight calc
• Monitor for moisture loss that could mimic drying; retain brine saturation proof