Dried Fish Maws from Canada
Dried swim bladders from fish such as croaker or sturgeon, used in traditional cuisine and as gelatin sources. Classified under HTS 0511.91.00 as a product of fish unfit for direct human consumption in its raw form but processed for specific uses. Excluded from Chapter 3 as it's a derived product rather than fresh or frozen fish.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Verify CITES permits if sourced from endangered fish species to avoid seizure at customs
• Provide documentation proving unfitness for direct human consumption, such as processing certificates
• Label clearly as 'not for direct human consumption' to prevent misclassification under Chapter 3