Battered Haddock Fillets from China
Skinless haddock fillets pre-coated with beer batter for pub-style frying, sold frozen. Fits HTS 1604.19.51.00 as coated fish fillets or portions, other than specified types. This captures ready-to-cook seafood innovations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45%
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
• Confirm batter is 'similarly prepared' with customs ruling if using novel coatings
• Provide moisture analysis to prove not minced (over 15-20% moisture often flags as minced)
• Register facility under FDA FSMA for preventive controls on imported seafood