Fresh Chilled Poor Cod

Trisopterus minutus poor cod from Gadidae, fresh or chilled for ethnic markets and processing. Fits HTS 0302.59.50.90 as unspecified Gadidae excluding fillets and offal, per chapter exclusions for human-fit pellets.

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.

0305Lower: 10% vs 35%

If smoked

Smoked fish from these families goes to 0305, separate from fresh.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If frozen and then ground into meal

Vegetable-like meals from fish may shift if processed beyond simple freeze.

0307.60.00.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If for retail packs ≤2kg

Retail consumer packaging triggers heading 0307 even for chilled whole fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label with common and scientific names to distinguish from protected species

Ensure no addition of binders that could classify as pellets

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Fresh Chilled Rattail Fish

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