Fresh Blue Whiting (Micromesistius poutassou)
Fresh, chilled whole blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) from the Gadidae family, typically caught in Atlantic waters. This product is a whole fish, not filleted or further processed, and falls under tariff item 0302.56.00 as blue whitings, fresh or chilled.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
This product may fall under a more specific subheading:
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fish are frozen
Frozen blue whitings are classified under heading 03.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the species is Micromesistius poutassou
• Ensure the product is fresh or chilled, not frozen
• Provide proper documentation of the catch area and species for CBSA
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.56.00
Chilled Austral Blue Whiting (Micromesistius australis)
Fresh or chilled whole Austral blue whiting (Micromesistius australis) from southern oceans, a gadoid species used in seafood markets. This product is a whole fish, not filleted or further processed, and falls under tariff item 0302.56.00 as blue whitings, fresh or chilled.
Chilled Blue Whiting for Sashimi (Whole)
Premium chilled whole blue whiting (Micromesistius spp.) destined for raw consumption markets. This product is a whole fish, fresh or chilled, and falls under tariff item 0302.56.00 as blue whitings, excluding fillets or offal.
Fresh Chilled Blue Whiting Fillets in 500g Tray
Fresh chilled blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) fillets, scaled with heads, viscera, and fins removed, packed in a vacuum-sealed 500g tray. Although heading 03.04 excludes fillets, this product is classified under tariff item 0302.56.00 because it is presented as a whole fish that has been scaled and gutted, not as a fillet or other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Fresh Poutassou Blue Whiting Fillets Alternative Whole
Whole fresh Micromesistius poutassou (blue whiting) supplied chilled for sushi-grade or whole-fish markets. This product is a whole fish, fresh or chilled, and falls under tariff item 0302.56.00 as blue whitings, excluding fillets or offal.
Fresh Southern Blue Whiting Cargo
Bulk fresh/chilled Micromesistius australis (southern blue whiting) for processing plants. This product is a whole fish, fresh or chilled, and falls under tariff item 0302.56.00 as blue whitings, excluding fillets or offal.
Headless Scaled Blue Whiting in 2kg Family Pack
Fresh chilled southern blue whiting (Micromesistius australis), scaled and headless but with viscera and fins intact, in a 2kg plastic container. This product is a whole fish (headless but not filleted) and falls under tariff item 0302.56.00 as blue whitings, fresh or chilled, excluding edible offal.