Frozen Pollock Fillet Blocks
Frozen skinned fillets of pollock (other than Alaska pollock) from the Gadidae family, packed in blocks each exceeding 4.5 kg. The product is imported specifically for further processing into minced, ground, or uniformly cut pieces and is classified under this tariff item as a frozen fillet of a fish of the Gadidae family.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is minced fish meat rather than fillets
Minced fish meat falls under a different subheading for other fish meat.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the species is clearly identified as pollock (other than Alaska pollock) on the commercial invoice
• Verify the block weight exceeds 4.5 kg and that the product is intended for further processing
• Keep documentation of the freezing process and the intended use to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 0304.79.00
Atlantic Pollock Skinless Fillet Blocks
Large frozen blocks (over 4.5 kg) of skinned Atlantic pollock (Pollachius pollachius) fillets, segmented for easy processing. The product is imported by food manufacturers for grinding into uniform portions like fish fingers and is classified under this tariff item as a frozen fillet of a fish of the Gadidae family, other than Alaska pollock.
Bulk Frozen European Hake (Merluccius merluccius) Fillet Blocks
Frozen blocks exceeding 4.5 kg of skinned European hake (Merluccius merluccius) fillets from the Merlucciidae family, imported solely for cutting into uniform pieces post-thaw. The product is classified under this tariff item as a frozen fillet of a fish of the Merlucciidae family.
Commercial Frozen Merluccius capensis Whiting Blocks
Heavy frozen blocks (over 4.5 kg) of skinned fillets from shallow-water hake (Merluccius capensis), a whiting species, for factory mincing into fish mince. The product is classified under this tariff item as a frozen fillet of a fish of the Merlucciidae family.
Frozen Skinned Cod Blocks
Frozen skinned fillets of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), a species of the Gadidae family, portioned and frozen into blocks exceeding 4.5 kg for industrial mincing into fish mince. The product is classified under this tariff item as a frozen fillet of a fish of the Gadidae family, other than Alaska pollock.
Frozen Skinned Hake Blocks
Frozen skinned fillets of hake (Merluccius spp., Merlucciidae family), divided into pieces and packed into blocks exceeding 4.5 kg each. The product is imported for further processing by mincing, grinding, or cutting into uniform pieces, and is classified under this tariff item as a frozen fillet of a fish of the Merlucciidae family.
Frozen Skinned Pacific Hake Blocks
Frozen skinned Pacific hake (Merluccius productus, Merlucciidae) in large blocks over 4.5 kg for industrial grinding into fishmeal or patties. The product is classified under this tariff item as a frozen fillet of a fish of the Merlucciidae family, other than Alaska pollock.