Surimi Fish Balls from China
Bite-sized balls made from surimi (fish paste), often flavored with crab or shrimp imitation, boiled or steamed, in non-oil containers ≤6.8 kg. Fits HTS 1604.20.25.00 as preserved fish balls, a common Asian prepared product.
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
• Label surimi content accurately; must derive from fish species listed in Chapter 3 notes
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'not in oil' to prevent duty reassessment
• Check for additives; excessive binders may trigger food safety scrutiny under FDA rules