Salted Cuttlefish in Brine from China
Salted cuttlefish preserved in brine is whole or cut cuttlefish soaked in salt solution for preservation. HTS 0307.49.01 covers this as 'other' cuttle fish and squid in brine, not smoked or further processed.
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
• Test salinity levels to document 'in brine' status and prevent reclassification as dried
• Ensure brine composition labels comply with FDA food safety standards for additives
• Bulk shipments require separate invoices from retail packs to avoid averaging issues