Whole Salted Haddock from China
Freshly caught haddock preserved in salt without drying or smoking, retaining its whole form including head, fins, viscera, scales, and vertebral column. This product falls under HTS 0305.69.10.29 as salted haddock that is whole and not further processed beyond salting. It is commonly used in traditional seafood dishes after desalting.
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
• Verify the fish species through scientific identification or supplier certification to confirm haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) or cusk
• Provide documentation proving no drying or smoking occurred, such as processing logs, to avoid misclassification into other subheadings
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and ensure proper labeling for salted products to prevent import delays