Block Frozen Atlantic Cod
Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) frozen in large blocks for industrial portioning, whole or head-off. These blocks are not fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04, and the species is named in tariff item 0303.63.00. The product is fit for human consumption.
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 |
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly state on the invoice that the product is in block form, not fillets, to support classification under 0303.63.00
• Provide the species name (Gadus morhua) and block dimensions for CBSA verification
• Ensure the blocks are frozen to the required temperature and are fit for human consumption
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.63.00
Bulk Frozen Cod Blocks
Bulk frozen blocks of whole or headed and gutted Greenland cod (Gadus ogac), glazed and packed in 20 kg master cartons for industrial reprocessing. These blocks are not fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04, and the species is explicitly named in tariff item 0303.63.00.
Frozen Alaskan Cod (Gadus macrocephalus) Block
Frozen blocks of Alaskan Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus), whole fish frozen in large blocks for industrial portioning. These blocks are not fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04, and the species is named in tariff item 0303.63.00. The product is fit for human consumption.
Frozen Atlantic Cod Fillets
Frozen blocks of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) fillets, skin-on or skinless, packed in bulk for foodservice. Although described as fillets, these are presented in blocks that are not considered fillets of heading 03.04 when frozen in a block form for further processing; however, if they are individually separated fillets, they would be excluded. The species is named in tariff item 0303.63.00.
Frozen Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua) Whole
Whole frozen Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), typically weighing 1-5 kg per fish, preserved by freezing to -18°C or below. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.63.00 as frozen cod of the Gadidae family, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Frozen Dressed Atlantic Cod
Frozen dressed Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), meaning scaled and gutted with gills removed, body whole. The fish are not filleted, and the species is named in tariff item 0303.63.00. This product is fit for human consumption and falls within Chapter 03.
Frozen Gadus morhua Cod Portions Unfilleted
Frozen cod (Gadus morhua) cut into large portions retaining bone and skin, not true fillets. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.63.00 as frozen cod of the Gadidae family, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.