Scaled Salted Hake Whole (Urophycis spp.) from China
Urophycis hake preserved in salt, scales removed but otherwise whole, not dried or smoked. Fits HTS 0305.69.10.21 as hake processed solely by scale removal. Bulk import for further food industry use.
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
• Provide scale-removal certification; ensure no fins/guts removed to stay in this subheading
• Test for binder absence as per chapter notes on pellets to avoid misclassification
• Use ventilated packaging to maintain brine state without drying en route