Bulk Frozen Plaice Blocks
Bulk frozen whole plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) packed in blocks for industrial filleting. These are unprocessed whole fish, not fillets or offal, and are classified under tariff item 0303.32.00 as frozen plaice of the species Pleuronectes platessa.
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 Greenland halibut (Reinhardtius hippoglossoides)
Different flatfish species are classified under specific subheadings; Greenland halibut has its own code.
If the blocks are cut into fillets before importation
Processed fillets fall under heading 0304 for fish fillets and other fish meat.
Not sure which classification is right?
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 product is declared as whole fish, not fillets, to avoid misclassification under heading 0304
• Verify the species is Pleuronectes platessa and include scientific name on customs documentation
• Check if the blocks contain any additives or glaze, as this may affect weight and duty calculations
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.32.00
Frozen Dressed Plaice for Sushi
Frozen plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) that is scaled and gutted but remains as a whole fish, intended for sushi preparation. This product is not filleted or further processed, so it falls under tariff item 0303.32.00 as frozen plaice.
Frozen European Plaice Whole Fish
Whole frozen plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) with head, tail, and fins intact, imported ungutted. This is a flatfish of the Pleuronectidae family and is classified under tariff item 0303.32.00 as frozen plaice, excluding fillets or offal.
Frozen Plaice Gutted and Headed
Frozen plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) that has been gutted and headed but remains whole without filleting. This product is suitable for further processing and is classified under tariff item 0303.32.00 as frozen plaice, specifically named in the subheading.
IQF Frozen Plaice Whole
Individually quick frozen (IQF) whole plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), preserved by rapid freezing for retail or foodservice. These are whole fish, not fillets or offal, and are classified under tariff item 0303.32.00 as frozen plaice of the exact species.