Salted Haddock Bellies in Brine from China
Haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) belly flaps salted and stored in brine drums, not smoked or dried. Under HTS 0305.69.10 as non-offal salted haddock, distinct from fillets.
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
• Differentiate bellies from 'edible offal' with clear processing descriptions
• Monitor salt content to stay under drying limits (typically >20% moisture loss)
• Pair with anti-dumping filings if from certain origins like Norway