Fish Heads and Offal from China
Whole fish heads, viscera, and trimmings from processing, unfit for human consumption due to spoilage or contamination. HTS 0511.91.00 covers these dead animal products of Chapter 3 aquatic species for industrial rendering. Not classified as edible fish under Chapter 3.
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
• Include veterinary health certificates confirming unfitness for human food to comply with FDA/APHIS rules
• Ensure proper refrigeration during transit to prevent decomposition and customs rejection
• Avoid retail packaging to prevent reclassification as Chapter 3 edible products