Frozen Haddock Blocks for Mincing
Large frozen blocks of skinned haddock fillets, each exceeding 4.5 kg, designed for industrial processing into minced fish portions. These blocks are imported to be ground or cut into smaller pieces, but at import they remain whole fillets, qualifying under tariff item 0304.72.00.
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 blocks are pre-minced or ground before import.
Pre-minced haddock would be classified under frozen fish meat, not fillets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Classify the product as frozen fillets, not minced meat, since it is imported as whole blocks
• Keep the block size documentation (over 4.5 kg) to support industrial use
• Confirm the species is Melanogrammus aeglefinus on the commercial invoice
Related Products under Tariff item 0304.72.00
Block Frozen Haddock Fillets
Haddock fillets (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) frozen in large blocks for further processing into portions, common in institutional supply chains. These are whole fillets, not minced, and fall under tariff item 0304.72.00 as frozen haddock fillets.
Bulk Frozen Skinned Haddock for Fish Patties
Frozen blocks of skinned haddock fillets, each exceeding 4.5 kg, intended for industrial grinding into uniform portions for fish patties and burgers. This product falls under tariff item 0304.72.00 as frozen haddock fillets of the Gadidae family, specifically Melanogrammus aeglefinus.
Frozen Haddock Fillets
Skinless, boneless frozen fillets from haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), a gadid fish, packaged for retail sale. These are standard frozen fillets, not minced or pelleted, and fall under tariff item 0304.72.00.
Frozen Haddock Processing Blocks
Skinned and piece-divided haddock frozen into oversized blocks exceeding 4.5 kg for industrial mincing into consistent fish mince for sausages or ready meals. At import, the product is in fillet form, meeting the description of frozen haddock fillets under tariff item 0304.72.00.
Frozen Haddock Tail Fillets
Frozen tail-section fillets from haddock fish (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), a byproduct cut valued for uniform shape in fish sticks. These are frozen fillets, not minced, and fall under tariff item 0304.72.00.
Frozen Skin-On Haddock Fillets
Frozen fillets of haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) with skin intact, typically used in ethnic cuisines or for specific recipes. These are frozen fillets, not minced or pelleted, and fall under tariff item 0304.72.00.