Battered Hake Fish Nuggets from China
Small nugget-shaped hake pieces coated in batter and breadcrumbs, frozen for convenience. Classified in HTS 1604.20.50 as 'other' breaded or batter-coated fish sticks and similar products regardless of shape. Commonly used in fast food applications.
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
• Label with species name per FDA requirements and ensure IQF (individually quick frozen) status if applicable
• Prepare for CBP inspection on breading adhesion and foreign material; maintain chain-of-custody records
• Differentiate from pellets for fish feed, which use different headings to avoid penalties