Fresh Chilled Scamp Grouper

Whole fresh chilled scamp grouper (Mycteroperca phenax), a smaller grouper species prized for flavor, ungutted. Covered by HTS 0302.89.50.61 as chilled grouper excluding processed meat.

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.

0306.99.01.00Same rate: 35%

If other edible offal like stomachs

Extracted edible parts beyond livers/roe classify as other fish offal in 0306.

0309.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If pellets fit for human consumption

Chapter note defines pellets; if agglomerated for food, goes to 0309 excluding 0305-0308.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Size sorting required for minimum legal lengths per origin regs; document compliance

Use slush ice mixture for optimal chilling; monitor for melanosis discoloration