Squid and Pollock Seafood Burger Patties from China
Pre-formed frozen patties blending squid, pollock, breadcrumbs, and spices for grilling. HTS 1605.59.05.00 covers these as prepared meals with mollusc (squid) and fish meat (pollock). Retail seafood alternative to beef.
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
• Bread content <30% keeps it in seafood; higher shifts to prepared meats
• Test for species via DNA if pollock/saithe confusion possible
• Mark 'imitation' if texture mimics other proteins