Sushi-Grade Chilled Whole Pollock
Sushi-grade whole pollock, fresh or chilled, belonging to the Gadidae family, imported whole (not filleted or otherwise processed). This product is classified under tariff item 0302.59.00 as 'Other' fish of specified families, excluding edible fish offal, and is intended for raw consumption in Japanese cuisine.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the pollock is imported as fillets rather than whole fish
Fillets of fish are classified under heading 03.04, which covers fish meat and fillets, fresh or chilled.
If the pollock is frozen instead of fresh or chilled
Frozen fish of the Gadidae family falls under heading 03.03, which covers frozen fish excluding fillets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fish is clearly marked as fresh or chilled and whole, with no fillets or processed cuts, to match the tariff item
• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential duty treatment under a free trade agreement
• Verify that the product is fit for human consumption and meets CFIA labelling requirements
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.59.00
Bulk Chilled Pollock for Fishmeal
Bulk chilled whole pollock imported for fishmeal production, but still in fresh or chilled form and not processed into fillets or meat. Under tariff item 0302.59.00, classification is based on form and state, not end-use, so it remains a whole fish of the Gadidae family.
Chilled Gadidae Pollock Mix
Assorted chilled whole pollock species, including Alaska, saithe, and blue pollock, all from the Gadidae family, imported fresh or chilled. Mixed species are still classified under tariff item 0302.59.00 as 'other' fish, provided they are not fillets or meat.
Chilled Head-Off Gutted Pollock
Head-off, gutted (HOG) pollock, fresh or chilled, still considered a whole fish for tariff purposes as it is not further processed into fillets or meat. This product falls under tariff item 0302.59.00 for Gadidae fish, excluding edible offal.
Chilled Pollock for Surimi Processing
Fresh chilled whole pollock optimized for surimi production, from the Gadidae family, imported in whole form. Despite industrial end-use, classification under tariff item 0302.59.00 is based on the product's form and state, not its intended use.
Chilled Scaled Cod in 3kg Vacuum Pack
Chilled scaled Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) from the Gadidae family, headed, gutted, and scaled, packed in 3kg vacuum bags for retail. This minimally processed fish is classified under tariff item 0302.59.00 as 'Other' fish of the specified families, fresh or chilled, excluding fillets and offal.
Chilled Scaled Whiting in 6kg Tin
Freshly caught and chilled whiting (Merlangius merlangus) from the Gadidae family, scaled with heads, viscera, and fins removed, packed in airtight containers weighing 6kg or less. This product falls under tariff item 0302.59.00 as 'Other' fish of the specified families, fresh or chilled, not further processed into fillets or meat.