Fresh Chilled Whiting (Merlangius merlangus)
European whiting (Merlangius merlangus) from the Merlucciidae family, fresh or chilled. This product is 'other' under HTS 0302.59.50 for gadiform families excluding fillets. Common in North Atlantic fisheries.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| đ¨đłChina | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| đ˛đ˝Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| đ¨đŚCanada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| đŠđŞGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| đŻđľJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If prepared salmon-like but actually preserved
Preserved fish products shift to Chapter 16 headings.
If haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)
Haddock has its own subheading 0302.51 within gadiform fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
⢠Use FAO species codes in documentation for accurate Merlucciidae verification
⢠Separate from Pacific whiting to avoid quota mix-ups
⢠Ensure no ice glazing that could trigger frozen classification
Related Products under HTS 0302.59.50
Fresh Chilled Silver Hake
Silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis), a cold-water fish from the Merlucciidae family, imported fresh or chilled whole. This product falls under HTS 0302.59.50 as it belongs to the specified gadiform families, excluding fillets and offal. It is commonly used in seafood markets for immediate consumption or processing.
Fresh Chilled Pacific Hake
Pacific hake (Merluccius productus) from the Merlucciidae family, supplied fresh or chilled for commercial fisheries. Classified under HTS 0302.59.50 as 'other' fish from listed gadiform families, not fillets or offal. Popular in surimi production and fresh markets.
Fresh Chilled Southern Blue Whiting
Southern blue whiting (Micromesistius australis) of the Merlucciidae family, imported fresh or chilled. This 'other' gadiform fish fits HTS 0302.59.50, excluding fillets and meat of 0304. Sourced from Southern Ocean fisheries for export markets.
Fresh Chilled Deepwater Ling
Deepwater ling (Genypterus blacodes) from the Moridae family, fresh or chilled whole fish. HTS 0302.59.50 covers this as 'other' from specified gadiform families, not fillets or offal. Used in premium whitefish markets.
Fresh Chilled Silver Cod
Silver cod (Salfarinus cadenati) from the Moridae family, imported fresh or chilled whole. Fits HTS 0302.59.50 as other gadiform fish, excluding processed forms. Tropical deep-sea species for niche markets.
Fresh Chilled Kingklip
Kingklip (Genypterus capensis) of the Ophidiidae but akin to Moridae gadiforms, fresh chilled. Classified in HTS 0302.59.50 as other from listed families. South African bottom-dweller for export.