Dried Salted Rhopilema Jellyfish from China
Dried and salted Rhopilema spp. jellyfish, a staple in Chinese cuisine rehydrated for hot pot or cold dishes. This falls under HTS 0308.30.00.00 as dried, salted, or in brine aquatic invertebrates. It undergoes minimal processing to preserve natural texture.
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 for histamine levels as required for salted seafood to pass FDA sampling
• Provide processing certificates showing no binders added to avoid reclassification as pellets
• Declare net weight accurately, excluding brine, to prevent valuation disputes