Frozen Headed and Gutted Cod
Frozen headed and gutted (H&G) Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), a primary form for at-sea processing. 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.
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 label the product as headed and gutted, not filleted, to avoid misclassification under heading 03.04
• Include the species name (Gadus morhua) and net weight on the invoice
• Be prepared to show that the fish are fit for human consumption, as required by Chapter 03
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.63.00
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.
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 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 Ogac Whole Fish
Rare frozen whole Greenland cod (Gadus ogac), ungutted, from Arctic waters for specialty markets. The fish are presented whole and not filleted, and the species is explicitly listed in tariff item 0303.63.00. This product is fit for human consumption and not excluded by Chapter 03 notes.