IQF Chilled Haddock Portions
IQF chilled haddock portions are individually quick frozen then thawed haddock portions, maintained chilled for retail sale. Despite the freezing process, the product is presented as chilled at import, and thus falls under tariff item 0304.53.00 as fresh or chilled fish meat of the Gadidae family. The product must not be refrozen and must remain chilled throughout the supply chain.
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 portions are still frozen at the time of import
Frozen fish portions are classified under the frozen subheading of heading 03.04, regardless of prior thawing.
If the portions are minced or ground into a paste
Minced fish meat, even if chilled, may fall under other subheadings of heading 03.04 for prepared fish meat.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the haddock portions are fully thawed and maintained at chilled temperatures (0-4°C) at the time of import, as any frozen state would change classification
• Provide clear documentation that the product was thawed and is being imported as chilled, not frozen
• Verify that the portions are not minced and contain no added binders or preservatives that could affect 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
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Chilled Atlantic Cod Loins
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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
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