Pollock Fish Puddings from China
Steamed pollock fish puddings are molded mixtures of flaked pollock, rice flour, and spices, preserved without oil. This HTS 1604.20.30.00 covers such 'puddings' as other prepared fish excluding those in oil or specific species like tuna.
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
• Use ISF filing 24 hours prior to loading for seafood to prevent holds at US ports
• Document processing steps to prove 'prepared' status vs. fresh fish in Chapter 3
• Avoid reclassification by ensuring no oil content exceeds trace amounts per subheading note