Chilled Yellowedge Grouper Whole

Deep-water chilled yellowedge grouper (Epinephelus niveatus), fresh from Gulf catches, minimally processed. HTS 0302.89.50.61 applies to this chilled other fish grouper variety.

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.

1604.16.40Higher: 40% vs 35%

If prepared/preserved fillets

Even preserved grouper fillets go to Chapter 16, not fresh/chilled whole fish.

0302.91.40Same rate: 35%

If live, not chilled

Live fish in water or breathing air classify under 0302.91, separate from chilled.

0307Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fillets smoked or salted

Smoked/salted grouper fillets fall under 0307 for mollusks/crustaceans/fish products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Comply with NOAA reef fish regulations; include fisherman's log for quota verification

Ensure packaging prevents crush damage; declare as 'other grouper' if species unspecified

Avoid pitfall of statistical note confusion – no shrimp provisions apply directly to grouper