IQF Frozen Sea Bass Portions (Skin-On, Bone-In)
IQF frozen sea bass portions from Dicentrarchus spp., cut into steaks or chunks but retaining skin and bones. These are not fillets or fish meat of heading 03.04, so they are classified under tariff item 0303.84.00 as frozen seabass.
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 sea bass portions are fillets or boneless fish meat.
Fillets and boneless fish meat are classified under heading 03.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the portions are not fillets, as fillets would be classified under 0304
• Ensure the product retains skin and bones to distinguish from fish meat
• Document the species and processing method for CBSA clearance
Related Products under Tariff item 0303.84.00
Bulk Frozen Sea Bass for Processing
Bulk frozen whole Dicentrarchus sea bass imported for further processing into fillets. The fish are presented whole and frozen, not filleted or otherwise prepared as fish meat of heading 03.04, so they fall under tariff item 0303.84.00 as frozen seabass.
Frozen Dressed Sea Bass (Headed and Gutted)
Frozen sea bass (Dicentrarchus spp.) that has been headed and gutted but remains whole, not cut into fillets or other fish meat. This form is still considered a whole fish for tariff purposes, falling under tariff item 0303.84.00.
Frozen European Sea Bass Whole (Dicentrarchus labrax)
Whole frozen European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax), imported ungutted and unfilleted. As a whole fish of the Dicentrarchus genus, it is correctly classified under tariff item 0303.84.00 for frozen seabass.
Frozen Farmed Chilean Sea Bass (Patagonian Toothfish Alternative)
Frozen whole farmed European sea bass (Dicentrarchus spp.) that is marketed as a Chilean sea bass alternative. Despite the marketing name, the species is Dicentrarchus, which is specifically covered by tariff item 0303.84.00 for frozen seabass.
Frozen Gilled and Gutted Sea Bass
Frozen sea bass (Dicentrarchus spp.) with gills and viscera removed but otherwise whole. This dressed presentation is still considered a whole fish, not fillets or offal, and is classified under tariff item 0303.84.00.
Frozen Whole Sea Bass Scaleless
Frozen whole Dicentrarchus sea bass that is naturally scaleless. The absence of scales does not affect classification, and the fish remains a whole frozen seabass under tariff item 0303.84.00.