Gutted Brined Pollock
Gutted brined pollock, whole fish with viscera removed, preserved in brine without drying or smoking. This product falls under tariff item 0305.69.00 as fish salted or in brine, other than edible fish offal, with processing limited to gutting and brining, commonly used in Asian cuisines.
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 pollock is cut into fillets or pieces
Fillets and cuts are classified under fish fillets.
If the pollock is frozen
Frozen fish is classified under frozen fish headings.
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 pollock is gutted but otherwise whole, with no drying or smoking
• Declare the brining method and species to CBSA
• Keep the product refrigerated or in brine during transport to maintain classification
Related Products under Tariff item 0305.69.00
Backboned-Out Brined Hake (Urophycis spp.)
Hake with vertebral column removed, preserved in brine, not otherwise processed, dried, or smoked. This product is classified under tariff item 0305.69.00 as fish, salted but not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal.
Backbone-Free Brined Pollock
Backbone-free brined pollock, with the vertebral column removed and preserved in brine, unsmoked and undried. This product falls under tariff item 0305.69.00 as fish salted or in brine, other than edible fish offal, with minimal processing limited to backbone removal and brining.
Backbone-Intact Salted Haddock
Backbone-intact salted haddock, whole fish in salt brine with no removal of heads, fins, viscera, scales, or vertebral column, purely salted for preservation without drying or smoking. This product falls under tariff item 0305.69.00 as fish salted but not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal.
Brined Cusk Fish Blocks
Skinless, boneless blocks of cusk (Brosme brosme) preserved in brine, not dried or smoked. This product is classified under tariff item 0305.69.00 as fish, salted but not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal.
Brined Cusk Whole Round
Ungutted whole round cusk in heavy brine, not dried or smoked. This product is classified under tariff item 0305.69.00 as fish, salted but not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal.
Brined Haddock Loins
Thick cuts or loins from haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) packed in brine solution, not dried or smoked. This product is classified under tariff item 0305.69.00 as fish, salted but not dried or smoked, other than edible fish offal.