Fresh Skinless Pollock Tail Fillets
Fresh skinless pollock tail fillets are tail section fillets from pollock, skinless and fresh-packed on ice for restaurant supply. They are classified under tariff item 0304.53.00 as fresh or chilled fish meat of the Gadidae family. The product must be chilled, not frozen, and not minced or processed beyond simple cutting.
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 tail fillets are frozen rather than fresh or chilled
Frozen fish fillets, including tail sections, are classified under the frozen subheading of heading 03.04.
If the tail fillets are salted, dried, or smoked
Preserved fish products fall under heading 03.05.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label the product clearly as 'pollock tail fillets' to distinguish from other cuts, and provide the scientific name (Gadus chalcogrammus) for CBSA verification
• Maintain the chilled state at 0-4°C during transport, with temperature logs for inspection
• Ensure the fillets are not minced or formed into pellets, as this would change the tariff classification
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