Antarctic Toothfish Head-Off Fresh Chilled
Fresh chilled Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni), head-off and eviscerated, from sub-Antarctic waters. This minimally processed product retains its identity as a whole fish and is not filleted or cut into meat, so it falls under tariff item 0302.83.00 for toothfish, 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 toothfish is cut into fillets or loins
Fillets and other fish meat fall under heading 0304, not 0302.
If the product is frozen rather than chilled
Frozen toothfish is classified under heading 0303, not 0302.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fish is clearly labeled with the scientific name Dissostichus mawsoni on commercial invoices
• Verify that the product is not filleted or cut into meat, as that would shift classification to heading 0304
• Keep temperature logs to prove it was shipped chilled, not frozen, for CBSA verification
Related Products under Tariff item 0302.83.00
Chilean Sea Bass Whole Fresh Chilled
Whole fresh or chilled Chilean sea bass (Dissostichus eleginoides), also known as Patagonian toothfish, gutted and gilled. This product is sold whole and minimally processed, making it classifiable under tariff item 0302.83.00 for toothfish, fresh or chilled.
Dissostichus Mawsoni Chilled Whole Round
Whole round (ungutted) chilled Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) intended for further processing. As a whole fish in the fresh or chilled state, it is correctly classified under tariff item 0302.83.00 for toothfish.
Gilled and Gutted Toothfish Fresh Chilled
Fresh chilled toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) prepared as 3/4 trim, meaning gilled, gutted, and with the head optionally removed. This standard preparation keeps the fish whole and is not filleted, so it falls under tariff item 0302.83.00 for toothfish, fresh or chilled.
Patagonian Toothfish H&G Airfreight Chilled
Headed and gutted (H&G) Patagonian toothfish shipped chilled via air freight for maximum freshness. This minimally processed whole fish product is correctly classified under tariff item 0302.83.00 for toothfish, fresh or chilled.
Premium Chilled Toothfish for Sushi Whole
Whole fresh chilled toothfish specially handled for raw consumption and vacuum-packed. Despite the premium handling, the product remains a whole fish and is not filleted, so it falls under tariff item 0302.83.00 for toothfish, fresh or chilled.