Fresh Poutassou Blue Whiting Fillets Alternative Whole

Whole fresh Micromesistius poutassou (blue whiting) supplied chilled for sushi-grade or whole-fish markets. HTS 0302.56.5000 covers this as 'other' excluding fillets, specifically for Gadidae family fish in fresh/chilled form without further processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0302.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

If hake from Merlucciidae family instead

Different gadoid families like Merlucciidae (hake) have separate subheadings under 0302.7.

0309.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If made into pellets with binder

Chapter note defines 'pellets' as agglomerated products, classified in 0309 if human-consumable.

0306.14Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for industrial meal production, unfit for humans

Fish meal not fit for human consumption from gadoids goes to 0306, per chapter exclusions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use ichthyological experts for species confirmation if challenged at customs

Package in insulated boxes with ice to preserve chill status; document weights pre/post-transit