Fish Stock Concentrate
Concentrated liquid extract from boiling fish bones and heads, strained to remove solids, used in professional kitchens for sauces. Classified under HTS 1603.00.90.90 as a juice/extract of fish, distinct from smoked or canned preparations. Purity ensures it remains an unprocessed extract.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as ready-to-use soup or broth with seasonings
Products prepared for immediate consumption as soups fall under Chapter 21 as food preparations.
If dehydrated into powder for animal feed
Dried extracts intended for pet food use classify under Chapter 23 as animal feed preparations.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include processing details in commercial invoice to distinguish from broths under 2104
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP requirements and provide histamine test results for shelf-stable liquids
• Avoid common pitfall of mislabeling as 'soup base' which could trigger reclassification to prepared foods
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