Brined Nile Perch Fillets from China
Nile perch (Lates niloticus) fillets immersed in brine for preservation, not dried or smoked, used in African and international markets. HTS 0305.64.5000 covers this as 'other' for specified species in salted/brine form, excluding edible offal or human-fit pellets.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
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
• Secure CITES permits if applicable for Nile perch sourcing from wild stocks in Africa
• Document brine as preservative only, not for flavor, to stay in 0305 vs prepared foods
• Test for histamine levels in brined fillets to pass FDA import alerts