HTS 0303.55.00.00: US import duty from China
Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304, Herrings (<i>Clupea harengus</i>, <i>Clupea pallasii</i>), anchovies (<i>Engraulis</i> <i>spp</i>.), sardines (<i>Sardina pilchardus</i>, <i>Sardinops spp</i>.), <i>sardinella</i> (<i>Sardinella spp</i>.), brisling or sprats (<i>Sprattus sprattus</i>), mackerel (<i>Scomber scombrus</i>, <i>Scomber australasicus</i>, <i>Scomber japonicus</i>), Indian mackerels (<i>Rastrelliger spp</i>.), seerfishes (<i>Scomberomorus</i> <i>spp</i>.), jack and horse mackerel (<i>Trachurus spp</i>.), jacks, crevalles (<i>Caranx spp</i>.), cobia (<i>Rachycentron canadum</i>), silver pomfrets (<i>Pampus spp</i>.), Pacific saury (<i>Cololabis saira</i>), scads (<i>Decapterus</i> <i>spp</i>.), capelin (<i>Mallotus villosus</i>), swordfish (<i>Xiphias gladius</i>), Kawakawa (<i>Euthynnus affinis</i>), bonitos (<i>Sarda spp</i>.), marlins, sailfishes, spearfish (<i>Istiophoridae</i>), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, Jack and horse mackerel (<i>Trachurus spp.</i>). Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 0% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 25% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 25% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $0.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $2,500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $12,547.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 0303.55.00.00 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 0303.55.00.00 (Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304, Herrings (<i>Clupea harengus</i>, <i>Clupea pallasii</i>), anchovies (<i>Engraulis</i> <i>spp</i>.), sardines (<i>Sardina pilchardus</i>, <i>Sardinops spp</i>.), <i>sardinella</i> (<i>Sardinella spp</i>.), brisling or sprats (<i>Sprattus sprattus</i>), mackerel (<i>Scomber scombrus</i>, <i>Scomber australasicus</i>, <i>Scomber japonicus</i>), Indian mackerels (<i>Rastrelliger spp</i>.), seerfishes (<i>Scomberomorus</i> <i>spp</i>.), jack and horse mackerel (<i>Trachurus spp</i>.), jacks, crevalles (<i>Caranx spp</i>.), cobia (<i>Rachycentron canadum</i>), silver pomfrets (<i>Pampus spp</i>.), Pacific saury (<i>Cololabis saira</i>), scads (<i>Decapterus</i> <i>spp</i>.), capelin (<i>Mallotus villosus</i>), swordfish (<i>Xiphias gladius</i>), Kawakawa (<i>Euthynnus affinis</i>), bonitos (<i>Sarda spp</i>.), marlins, sailfishes, spearfish (<i>Istiophoridae</i>), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, Jack and horse mackerel (<i>Trachurus spp.</i>)) have a duty of 25% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 0303.55.00.00 cover?
Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304, Herrings (<i>Clupea harengus</i>, <i>Clupea pallasii</i>), anchovies (<i>Engraulis</i> <i>spp</i>.), sardines (<i>Sardina pilchardus</i>, <i>Sardinops spp</i>.), <i>sardinella</i> (<i>Sardinella spp</i>.), brisling or sprats (<i>Sprattus sprattus</i>), mackerel (<i>Scomber scombrus</i>, <i>Scomber australasicus</i>, <i>Scomber japonicus</i>), Indian mackerels (<i>Rastrelliger spp</i>.), seerfishes (<i>Scomberomorus</i> <i>spp</i>.), jack and horse mackerel (<i>Trachurus spp</i>.), jacks, crevalles (<i>Caranx spp</i>.), cobia (<i>Rachycentron canadum</i>), silver pomfrets (<i>Pampus spp</i>.), Pacific saury (<i>Cololabis saira</i>), scads (<i>Decapterus</i> <i>spp</i>.), capelin (<i>Mallotus villosus</i>), swordfish (<i>Xiphias gladius</i>), Kawakawa (<i>Euthynnus affinis</i>), bonitos (<i>Sarda spp</i>.), marlins, sailfishes, spearfish (<i>Istiophoridae</i>), excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, Jack and horse mackerel (<i>Trachurus spp.</i>). US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 0303.55.00.00 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $12,547, about 25.5% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 0303
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- 0303.12.00.12Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304, Salmonidae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, Other Pacific salmon (<i>Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou</i> and <i>Oncorhynchus rhodurus</i>), Chinook (king)
- 0303.12.00.22Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304, Salmonidae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, Other Pacific salmon (<i>Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou</i> and <i>Oncorhynchus rhodurus</i>), Chum (dog)
- 0303.12.00.32Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304, Salmonidae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, Other Pacific salmon (<i>Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou</i> and <i>Oncorhynchus rhodurus</i>), Pink (humpie)
- 0303.12.00.52Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304, Salmonidae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, Other Pacific salmon (<i>Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou</i> and <i>Oncorhynchus rhodurus</i>), Coho (silver)
- 0303.12.00.62Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304, Salmonidae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, Other Pacific salmon (<i>Oncorhynchus gorbuscha, Oncorhynchus keta, Oncorhynchus tschawytscha, Oncorhynchus kisutch, Oncorhynchus masou</i> and <i>Oncorhynchus rhodurus</i>), Other
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- 0303.14.00.00Fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304, Salmonidae, excluding edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99, Trout (<i>Salmo trutta, Oncorhynchus mykiss, Oncorhynchus clarki, Oncorhynchus aguabonita, Oncorhynchus gilae, Oncorhynchus apache and Oncorhynchus chrysogaster</i>)
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Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.