Brined Snakehead Whole Fish from China
Whole snakehead fish (Channa spp.) in brine, a invasive/asian species preserved salted without drying or smoking. HTS 0305.64.5000 includes this as 'other' listed species in brine form, not offal or pelletized.
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
• Check USFWS restrictions on live/invasive snakeheads; ensure fully brined/dead
• Provide salinity proof to differentiate from fresh imports
• Declare as food fish, not bait, to avoid reclassification