Scaled Blue Whiting with Guts Removed in 300g Pouch

Fresh chilled blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou), scaled and eviscerated but with heads and fins on, in a 300g stand-up pouch. This product qualifies for HTS 0302.56.11.00 as minimally processed scaled fish in a container ≤6.8 kg.

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.

0302Same rate: 38%

If from different families like Ophiidae

Other fish families not listed (e.g., eelpout) classify under 0302.96, excluding specific Gadidae.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 38%

If pelletized for human food

Pellets fit for human consumption go to Chapter 19 per chapter note, not Chapter 3.

0307.60.00Higher: 40% vs 38%

If sold as baitfish set

Fish for bait in sets classify under 0307, differing from retail food use.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use calibrated scales for container verification and include weight declarations on entry summary (CBP Form 7501)

Provide traceability docs from EU or Patagonian fisheries confirming blue whiting species