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Whitefish Balls

Small whitefish paste balls for hot pot, steamed, non-oil sealed ≤6.8 kg. Prepared fish balls under HTS 1604.20.25.00, other preserved fish.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

1604.20.20.00Same rate: 35%

If fish roe puddings

Roe-based products have dedicated roe subheadings.

0304.82Lower: 10% vs 35%

If frozen meat, not balled

Frozen fish meat excludes forming/processing.

2103.90.80Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If sauces with fish balls

Sauce-incorporated items under condiments.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Traceability from Great Lakes or similar; endangered species checks

• Pack weight certification prevents over-limit penalties

• Allergen labeling for fish mandatory

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