Frozen Southern Blue Whiting (Micromesistius australis)
Frozen whole southern blue whiting (Micromesistius australis) from Patagonian fisheries, supplied in 20kg master cartons. This species is explicitly named in tariff item 0303.68.00, covering both Micromesistius poutassou and Micromesistius australis as blue whitings.
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 fish are not blue whiting but another species
Other frozen fish of the Gadidae family not specifically listed fall under this item.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the species is Micromesistius australis, as other southern fish may not qualify
• Ensure the product is frozen and not dried, salted, or smoked
• Submit the commercial invoice with the scientific name for smooth CBSA clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.68.00
Bulk Frozen Blue Whiting Blocks
Bulk frozen blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) presented as large blocks for industrial processing. The fish are frozen at sea immediately after catch and are not filleted or otherwise prepared, qualifying as frozen whole fish of the Gadidae family under tariff item 0303.68.00.
Frozen Blue Whiting Fillets
Frozen blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) fillets, whole and unprocessed except for freezing. Although presented as fillets, they are not covered by heading 03.04 (which excludes fillets from this heading) and remain classified as frozen fish of the Gadidae family under tariff item 0303.68.00.
Frozen Whole Blue Whiting (Micromesistius poutassou)
Frozen whole blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) caught in the Northeast Atlantic, presented ungutted and unfilleted for bulk import. The fish are in their natural state, frozen whole, and fall squarely under tariff item 0303.68.00 as frozen blue whitings of the Gadidae family.
Glazed Frozen Blue Whiting
Blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) individually glazed with freshwater ice to prevent freezer burn, frozen whole for retail packs. The glaze is a minimal preservation measure and does not alter the product's classification as frozen whole fish under tariff item 0303.68.00.
IQF Frozen Blue Whiting
Individually quick frozen (IQF) whole blue whiting (Micromesistius australis) from Southern Ocean fisheries, maintained intact without heading or gutting. IQF processing is a freezing method that does not change the product's nature as frozen whole fish, qualifying under tariff item 0303.68.00.