Fresh Alaska Pollock Fillets in 1kg Tray

Freshly caught Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) that has been scaled and heads, viscera, and fins removed, packed in a sealed plastic tray weighing 1kg gross. This falls under HTS 0302.55.11.00 as it is fresh/chilled, scaled but not otherwise processed, and in an immediate container under 6.8kg. It belongs to the Gadidae family and excludes further processing like filleting into meat of heading 0304.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3%+35.0%38%
🇲🇽Mexico3%+10.0%13%
🇨🇦Canada3%+10.0%13%
🇩🇪Germany3%+10.0%13%
🇯🇵Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303.55.00.00Lower: 35% vs 38%

If frozen instead of fresh/chilled

Frozen Alaska pollock in similar containers shifts to Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen fish, excluding fresh/chilled forms.

0304.62.00Lower: 35% vs 38%

If skinned, boned, or further processed into fillets

Fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304 apply when beyond scaling/removal of heads/viscera/fins.

0302.59Lower: 10% vs 38%

If in bulk containers over 6.8kg

Larger immediate containers exceed the statistical breakouts of 0302.55.11.00, falling under other subheadings for scaled Gadidae.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fish is fresh or chilled (not frozen) and confirm species as Theragra chalcogramma via documentation to avoid reclassification

Provide certificates of origin and scaling process details; containers must weigh ≤6.8kg gross including contents

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Section 609 if any shrimp contamination risk; watch for misdeclaration as fillets