HTS 0305.62.00.50: US import duty from China
Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process, Fish, salted but not dried or smoked and fish in brine, other than edible fish offal, Cod (<i>Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus</i>), Other, Having a moisture content by weight over 50 percent. 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 0305.62.00.50 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 0305.62.00.50 (Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process, Fish, salted but not dried or smoked and fish in brine, other than edible fish offal, Cod (<i>Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus</i>), Other, Having a moisture content by weight over 50 percent) 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 0305.62.00.50 cover?
Fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish, whether or not cooked before or during the smoking process, Fish, salted but not dried or smoked and fish in brine, other than edible fish offal, Cod (<i>Gadus morhua, Gadus ogac, Gadus macrocephalus</i>), Other, Having a moisture content by weight over 50 percent. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 0305.62.00.50 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 0305
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All of Chapter 03: Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates →
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.