Brined Catfish Whole from China
Whole catfish (Clarias spp.) preserved in brine, ungutted and unprocessed beyond brining for extended shelf life. Fits HTS 0305.64.5000 as 'other' within listed species like catfish, explicitly salted/in brine but not dried, smoked, or turned into offal. Adheres to chapter exclusion of pellets or flours.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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
• Provide lab analysis confirming brine concentration to distinguish from fresh or frozen under customs scrutiny
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'in brine, not dried or smoked' to match HTS description precisely
• Check for Section 609 compliance if any shrimp contamination risk in processing facilities