Salted Pollock in Brine from China
Alaska pollock preserved in a saltwater brine solution, neither dried nor smoked, retaining full moisture. Fits HTS 0305.69.60.01 for 'other' salted or brined fish excluding offal. Commonly used in Asian cuisines for fermentation bases.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38%
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
• Document brine composition to differentiate from dry-salted products and secure correct duty rate
• Comply with Section 609 if any shrimp contamination risk, though not applicable to finfish
• Label clearly as 'salted fish in brine' to prevent reclassification during inspection