IQF Frozen Cod Loins
IQF frozen cod loins from Gadus morhua, back muscle portions with skin off. Although described as loins, these are not considered fillets of heading 03.04 when they retain the whole muscle structure and are not cut into fillet shapes. The species is named in tariff item 0303.63.00.
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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the loins are cut into fillet shapes or otherwise resemble fillets.
Heading 03.04 covers fish fillets and other fish meat, which are excluded from heading 03.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide a clear description of the product as loins, not fillets, and include the species name (Gadus morhua) on the invoice
• Be aware that if the loins are cut in a way that resembles fillets, they may be classified under heading 03.04
• Keep documentation of the cutting process to support classification
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
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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.