Fresh Haddock Loins
Fresh haddock loins are premium boneless cuts taken from haddock, a member of the Gadidae family, and are offered fresh or chilled for use in high-end restaurants. This product qualifies under tariff item 0304.53.00 as 'other fish meat' of the specified families, provided it is not minced or formed into pellets. The fresh or chilled state distinguishes it from frozen products that would fall under other headings.
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 loins are frozen rather than fresh or chilled
Frozen fillets of Gadidae fish are classified under heading 03.04, subheading for frozen products, not the fresh or chilled subheading.
If the loins are smoked or otherwise preserved beyond chilling
Smoked or cured fish products fall under heading 03.05, which covers fish, dried, salted or in brine; smoked fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the loins are fresh or chilled at the time of import and not previously frozen, as frozen products fall under a different tariff item
• Maintain proper documentation of the species (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) to confirm classification under the Gadidae family
• Verify that no binders or additives have been used, as this could change the tariff classification
Related Products under Tariff item 0304.53.00
Bulk Chilled Haddock for Processing
Bulk chilled haddock for processing is large volume chilled haddock meat intended for industrial portioning. It is classified under tariff item 0304.53.00 as fresh or chilled fish meat of the Gadidae family. This product is used in further processing for food products.
Chilled Atlantic Cod Fish Meat Blocks
Chilled Atlantic cod fish meat blocks, formed from fillets, fresh or chilled, for further processing. These blocks are not minced or agglomerated into pellets, fitting the tariff item's coverage of Gadidae fish meat.
Chilled Atlantic Cod Loins
Chilled Atlantic cod loins, premium skinless and boneless cuts, packed on ice or in modified atmosphere. These loins are fresh or chilled and not minced or frozen, fitting the tariff item's coverage of Gadidae fish meat.
Chilled Blue Whiting Fillets
Chilled blue whiting fillets are small fillets from blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou), a species in the Gadidae family, fresh and chilled for industrial processing. They are classified under tariff item 0304.53.00 as fresh or chilled fish meat of specified families. This product is commonly used in further processing for food products.
Chilled Haddock for Ceviche
Chilled haddock for ceviche is thinly sliced chilled haddock optimized for ceviche preparation, fresh quality. It is classified under tariff item 0304.53.00 as fresh or chilled fish meat of the Gadidae family. This product is designed for raw consumption in ceviche dishes.
Chilled Minced Atlantic Cod Meat
Chilled minced Atlantic cod meat, freshly minced from fillets, packed in blocks or trays. This minced meat is fresh or chilled and not agglomerated into pellets, fitting the tariff item's explicit inclusion of minced fish meat.