Retail Scaled Blue Whiting in 4kg Cooler Pack
Fresh chilled whole scaled blue whiting (Micromesistius australis) in a 4kg insulated cooler pack for supermarket display. The fish are scaled but otherwise whole, with heads, viscera, and fins intact, qualifying under tariff item 0302.56.00 as fresh or chilled blue whitings.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fish are frozen at any point
Frozen blue whitings are classified under heading 03.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the cooler pack maintains the fish in a chilled state upon arrival
• Declare the product as fresh or chilled, not frozen
• Provide documentation showing the species is Micromesistius australis to avoid misclassification
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