Frozen Head-Off Haddock
Frozen head-off haddock, with the head removed but the body intact including backbone and tail, is prepared for further processing. This product is specifically haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) and falls under this tariff item as frozen fish of the Gadidae family, excluding fillets.
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 haddock is cut into pieces without the backbone
Frozen fish meat without bones is classified under heading 03.04.
If the fish is not haddock but another Gadidae species
Other frozen fish of the Gadidae family fall under this alternative.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Clearly indicate 'head-off' in the product description to avoid confusion with fillets
• Ensure the backbone and tail remain intact, as removal could shift classification to heading 03.04
• Keep species certification from the exporter to support the tariff classification
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.64.00
Frozen Dressed Haddock
Frozen dressed haddock, scaled, gutted, and gilled but otherwise whole, is a traditional presentation of Melanogrammus aeglefinus. It falls under this tariff item as frozen haddock of the Gadidae family, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Frozen Gutted Haddock
Frozen gutted haddock, eviscerated but retaining head, tail, and backbone, is commonly used for smoking or filleting. As a whole or nearly whole fish of the Gadidae family, it falls under this tariff item for frozen haddock, excluding fillets.
Frozen Whole Haddock
Whole frozen haddock, presented ungutted with head, tail, and fins intact, is caught from the North Atlantic. As a whole fish of the Gadidae family, it falls under this tariff item for frozen haddock, excluding fillets and other fish meat.
IQF Frozen Haddock Portions
IQF frozen haddock portions are cut from whole fish but retain bone-in structure, not true fillets. These portions fall under this tariff item as frozen haddock of the Gadidae family, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.