Crown Prince Kipper Snacks from China
Crown Prince Kipper Snacks consist of boneless, skinless smoked herring fillets in cottonseed oil, a popular ready-to-eat product. Classified under HTS 1604.12.60.50 due to their kippered preparation from herring, whole or in pieces.
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
• Ensure commercial invoice specifies 'kipper snacks' and net weight to avoid confusion with general herring products
• Comply with HACCP plans for seafood processing and provide lot traceability for FDA inspections
• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain herring sources; confirm origin to calculate correct rates