Dried Fish Maws from China
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 — 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
• 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