Frozen Skinned Brill Fillet Blocks
Frozen blocks of skinned brill fillets, weighing over 4.5 kg each, are imported for industrial processing such as grinding or portioning. Brill is a flatfish of the Bothidae/Scophthalmidae families, which are covered under tariff item 0304.83.00. The frozen block format and processing intent align with the classification of frozen flatfish fillets.
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 blocks are minced or otherwise processed beyond simple fillets
Minced fish meat is classified separately from fillets under heading 03.04.
If imported whole or in cuts rather than as fillets
Whole fish and fish cuts are classified under heading 03.03, not 03.04.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the blocks exceed 4.5 kg and are clearly marked as intended for further processing to support classification under 0304.83.00
• Have documentation showing the species (brill) and that the product is skinned and frozen
• Verify whether a Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) import permit is required for fish products
Related Products under Tariff item 0304.83.00
Bulk Frozen California Halibut Fillet Blocks
Large frozen blocks of skinned California halibut (Paralichthys californicus) fillets for mincing or dimensional cutting post-import. These are frozen flat fish fillets, classified under tariff item 0304.83.00 for the Bothidae family.
Bulk Frozen Greenland Halibut Processing Blocks
Large frozen blocks exceeding 4.5 kg containing skinned fillets of Greenland halibut, prepared for industrial mincing into fish patties or uniform portions. This flatfish species is classified under tariff item 0304.83.00 as frozen fillets of flat fish.
Bulk Frozen Skinned Turbot Blocks
Commercial frozen blocks of skinned turbot fillets exceeding 4.5 kg each, imported for grinding into fishmeal or uniform seafood portions. These are frozen flat fish fillets, classified under tariff item 0304.83.00 for the Scophthalmidae family.
Frozen Atlantic Flounder Fillet Blocks for Processing
Frozen Atlantic flounder (Verasper moseri) fillets in large blocks exceeding 4.5 kg, skinned and imported for industrial grinding into uniform portions. These blocks are classified under tariff item 0304.83.00 as frozen fillets of flat fish, specifically flounder of the Pleuronectidae family.
Frozen Blackback Flounder Processing Blocks
Frozen blackback flounder (Pseudopleuronectes americanus) fillets in blocks over 4.5 kg, skinned and intended for industrial cutting into uniform dimensions. These are frozen fillets of flat fish, classified under tariff item 0304.83.00 for the Pleuronectidae family.
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