Frozen Antarctic Toothfish Loins
Center-cut loins from Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni), frozen immediately after filleting to preserve quality. These are fillets of a Dissostichus species, which falls squarely under tariff item 0304.85.00 for toothfish 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
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the loins are from a fish species other than Dissostichus spp.
Other frozen fish fillets fall under this residual heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the loins are labelled with the scientific name Dissostichus mawsoni on the commercial invoice to support classification
• Verify the product is fit for human consumption and not subject to Chapter 5 as offal
• Keep frozen storage records to show the product was not thawed and refrozen
Related Products under Tariff item 0304.85.00
Frozen Patagonian Toothfish Fillets
Skinless, boneless fillets from Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides), frozen for preservation. These are fillets of a Dissostichus species, matching the scope of tariff item 0304.85.00 for toothfish fillets.
Frozen Toothfish Fillet Steaks
Cross-cut steaks from frozen toothfish fillets, boneless and of uniform thickness. These steaks are derived directly from toothfish fillets and are not minced or otherwise processed, so they remain within tariff item 0304.85.00 for toothfish fillets.
H&G Frozen Toothfish Fillets
Headed and gutted toothfish processed into frozen fillets, skin-off. These are fillets of Dissostichus species, and the heading/gutting does not alter their classification as fillets under tariff item 0304.85.00.
IQF Frozen Toothfish Fillet Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) uniform portions of Dissostichus spp. fillets, ideal for retail. These are frozen fillets of toothfish species, and the IQF process does not change their classification under tariff item 0304.85.00.
Premium Frozen Dissostichus Fillet Blocks
Large blocks of frozen toothfish fillets, vacuum-packed for industrial use. These blocks consist of whole fillets of Dissostichus species, not minced or pelletized, so they are classified under tariff item 0304.85.00.
Skinless Frozen Chilean Sea Bass Fillets
Frozen skinless fillets of Patagonian toothfish, marketed as Chilean sea bass. These are fillets of Dissostichus eleginoides, and the marketing name does not affect classification under tariff item 0304.85.00 for toothfish fillets.