Brined Pollock for Surimi Production from China
Industrial-grade pollock in brine, destined for surimi mince but imported as salted whole cuts. Fits 0305.69.10.42 as non-dried, non-smoked pollock for further processing, outside pellet agglomeration notes.
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
• Declare intended end-use as surimi to preempt 0309 reclassification; include buyer contracts
• Test for moisture content proving brine preservation over drying
• FDA prior notice required; avoid shrimp contamination per Section 609 note