Block Frozen Toothfish (Dissostichus spp.)
Block frozen toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) frozen in large blocks at sea, presented whole and unprocessed except for freezing. This falls under tariff item 0303.83.00 as frozen fish of the genus Dissostichus, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 03.04.
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 is not of the genus Dissostichus
Other frozen fish not specifically covered by other subheadings of heading 03.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the product is declared as whole fish, not fillets or meat, to avoid reclassification under heading 03.04
• Provide a certificate of origin if claiming preferential tariff treatment under a free trade agreement
• Verify that the species is listed as Dissostichus spp. on the commercial invoice
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.83.00
Frozen Antarctic Toothfish Head-Off
Frozen Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni) with head removed but gutted intact, preserved by freezing. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.83.00 as frozen toothfish, as it is not a fillet or other fish meat of heading 03.04.
Frozen Dressed Patagonian Toothfish
Frozen dressed Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides), gilled and gutted but otherwise whole, suitable for restaurant portioning. This falls under tariff item 0303.83.00 as frozen toothfish, not processed into fillets or other meat.
Frozen Gutted Antarctic Toothfish
Frozen gutted Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni), viscera removed post-catch and immediately frozen at sea. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.83.00 as frozen toothfish, excluding fillets and other fish meat.
Frozen Patagonian Toothfish Whole
Whole frozen Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides), a large predatory fish from sub-Antarctic waters, imported ungutted and unprocessed except for freezing. This falls under tariff item 0303.83.00 as frozen toothfish in whole form.
Frozen Whole Chilean Sea Bass
Frozen whole Chilean sea bass, the commercial name for Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides), imported intact for luxury seafood markets. This product is classified under tariff item 0303.83.00 as frozen toothfish, excluding fillets and other meat.
IQF Frozen Toothfish Loins
IQF frozen toothfish loins from Dissostichus spp., large intact sections without further filleting. This falls under tariff item 0303.83.00 as frozen toothfish, provided the loins are not considered fillets or other fish meat of heading 03.04.