IQF Never-Frozen Flounder Fillets
Individually quick frozen then thawed chilled flounder fillets labeled 'never frozen prior to packing.' These fillets are classified under tariff item 0304.43.00 only if maintained in a chilled, fresh state upon import.
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 |
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- CFIA
All Programs · Required
CANADIAN FOOD INSPECTION AGENCY: CFIA All Programs requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Within Range 0301110000–0309909900).
- ECCC
Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC · Required
ENVIRONMENT AND CLIMATE CHANGE CANADA: ECCC Wildlife Enforcement - commodity may be regulated by ECCC requires review / declaration data. CBSA's Single Window matching criteria match this classification number (Starts With 0304).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the fillets are frozen at the time of import
Frozen flat fish fillets are classified under this alternative.
If the fillets are from a non-flat fish species
Other fish fillets, fresh or chilled, are classified here.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the fillets are thawed and chilled at the time of import, not frozen, to qualify for this tariff item
• Provide documentation showing the fillets were never frozen prior to packing
• Verify the product is fit for human consumption to avoid Chapter 5 classification
Related Products under Tariff item 0304.43.00
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Fresh Greenland halibut fillets packed in bulk styrofoam boxes with ice for wholesale. These fillets are classified under tariff item 0304.43.00 as fresh fillets of the named flatfish species.
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