Lightly Salted Hake for Retail from China
Retail-packed lightly salted hake fillets (Urophycis spp.), brined minimally without drying/smoking. Under HTS 0305.69.10.41 for consumer-ready salted hake. Vacuum-packed for delis.
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
• Retail labeling must include country of origin, species, salt % per FDA
• Small package exemption? No—still full prior notice required
• Test light salting doesn't qualify as 'fresh' via moisture analysis