Head-Off and Gutted Hake in Brine (Urophycis spp.) from China
Hake (Urophycis spp.) with heads and viscera removed, immersed in brine, no drying or smoking applied. HTS 0305.69.10.21 covers this combination of minimal processing for salted hake. Primarily for wholesale to processors.
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
• Document exact processing steps (heads + viscera only) with timestamps to prove 'not otherwise processed'
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP plans for brined products