Frozen Rhopilema Jellyfish from China

Frozen blocks of Rhopilema spp. jellyfish, often prepared by cleaning and salting before freezing for export. Classified under HTS 0308.30.00.00 as frozen aquatic invertebrates other than crustaceans and molluscs. Commonly imported for thawing and use in gourmet dishes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Maintain cold chain integrity with temperature logs to comply with FDA seafood import rules

Label packages clearly with species name and processing details to facilitate CBP examination

Avoid common pitfalls like inadequate country-of-origin certification for traceability