Salted Urophycis Hake Whole Fish from China
Whole gutted Urophycis spp. hake salted for preservation, in brine packs, unsmoked and undried. HTS 0305.69.10 covers this exact species group as 'salted but not dried or smoked' fish.
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
• Use DNA testing certificates for Urophycis spp. identification to avoid generic 'other fish' classification
• Ensure packaging prevents drying during transit; include moisture content reports
• Declare exact salinity levels to Customs for proper duty assessment