Frozen Bohadschia argus Sea Cucumbers from China
Premium frozen Bohadschia argus sea cucumbers, cleaned and frozen individually for high-end restaurant supply. Classified precisely under HTS 0308.12.00.00 for frozen Holothuroidea other than crustaceans or molluscs.
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
• Obtain pre-shipment inspections for size and quality to meet U.S. standards
• Declare exact processing state; eviscerated frozen still qualifies as 0308.12
• Avoid bulk packing without liners, risking moisture absorption and reclassification