Salted Tilapia Fillets in 1kg Brine Jar from China
Fresh tilapia fillets (Oreochromis spp.) preserved in brine and packed in immediate glass jars weighing 1kg with contents, suitable for retail sale. This product is salted but not dried or smoked, fitting HTS 0305.64.10.00 due to the specific species and container size under 6.8kg. It excludes flours, meals, or pellets unfit for direct human consumption.
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
• Verify immediate container weight including brine does not exceed 6.8kg to avoid reclassification to other subheadings
• Provide species certification (Oreochromis spp.) and ensure no drying or smoking processes were applied
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and labeling for salted fish; watch for common pitfalls like misdeclared net weight