Fresh Chilled Whiting

Pacific whiting (Merlangius merlangus) from the Gadidae family, fresh or chilled excluding fillets, used in sushi and fresh fish markets. Classified under HTS 0302.59.50.90 for other fish from Gadidae and related deep-sea families, not suitable for human-consumption pellets or meals per chapter notes.

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 specifically

Certain hake species have dedicated subheadings within 0302.7, pulling from the 'other' category.

0309.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If ground into flours or meals fit for human consumption

Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets fit for human use from 0302-0308, directing to 0309.

0305.31.01.00Same rate: 35%

If dried, even without further processing

Dried fish of Gadidae family falls under heading 0305 for dried fish, excluding fillets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature below 4°C to prove 'chilled' status upon entry

Include scientific identification (e.g

Merlangius merlangus) on invoices to confirm Gadidae classification