Frozen Bighead Carp Chunks
Frozen bighead carp chunks are pieces of meat from Hypophthalmichthys spp., frozen without skin. They are classified under tariff item 0304.93.00 as frozen fish meat of carp, a species named in the item, and are not in fillet or minced form.
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 chunks are actually catfish meat
Catfish species are listed separately in the tariff, and misidentification could lead to a different classification.
If the carp chunks are smoked
Smoked fish meat is classified under heading 03.05, not 03.04.
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
• Confirm the carp species (Hypophthalmichthys spp.) is stated on the packing list to avoid misclassification
• Ensure the chunks are not minced or ground, as those may be classified elsewhere
• Check that the product is frozen at the time of import to meet the tariff item's scope
Related Products under Tariff item 0304.93.00
Bulk Frozen Eel Surimi 12kg Containers
Minced frozen surimi from eel (Anguilla spp.) in bulk immediate containers over 6.8kg, processed via agglomeration. This is fish meat, not fillets, and falls under tariff item 0304.93.00 as 'other fish meat' from eels.
Frozen Bighead Carp Fillet Packs
Frozen fillets from bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis), vacuum packed 9 kg net in composite containers. This product is classified under tariff item 0304.93.00 as frozen fish meat of a listed carp species, in bulk for further processing.
Frozen Bulk Minced Catfish (Pangasius) Paste
Frozen minced catfish meat (Pangasius spp.) in immediate bulk containers over 6.8kg, used in fish ball production or surimi. This is fish meat from a species explicitly listed in tariff item 0304.93.00.
Frozen Bulk Minced Nile Perch Meat
Frozen minced Nile perch (Lates niloticus) meat in 20 kg bulk liners, intended for surimi processing. This product is classified under tariff item 0304.93.00 as frozen minced fish meat of a listed species, not formed into fillets or pellets.
Frozen Carp Fillets Bulk Frozen Blocks
Frozen blocks of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix) fillets in 15 kg moisture-proof containers for processing into patties. This product falls under tariff item 0304.93.00 as frozen fish meat of a listed carp species, in bulk blocks.
Frozen Carp Fillets in 12kg Bulk Bags
Frozen fillets of silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix), a species explicitly listed under tariff item 0304.93.00. Packed in 12kg moisture-proof bulk bags, these fillets are intended for industrial processing into further fish products.