Fresh Chilled Dressed Monkfish

Dressed fresh or chilled monkfish (Lophius spp.), meaning scaled and basic cleaning done but not filleted, retaining whole fish form. Classified in HTS 0302.89.50.67 for other fresh/chilled fish live, fresh or chilled.

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.

0303.84.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen and dressed

Frozen dressed monkfish goes to specific frozen 'other fish' subheadings in 0303.

0302Same rate: 35%

If rays or skates misclassified similarly

Similar processed elasmobranchs like rays classify under 0302.88, but true fish like monkfish in 0302.89.

0508.00.00.00Lower: 25% vs 35%

If tails dried for bait, not food

Dried monkfish tails for fishing bait fall under Chapter 5 as animal products not for food.

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Fresh Chilled Whole Monkfish

Whole fresh or chilled monkfish (Lophius spp.) including head, tail, and internal organs, typically weighing 5-15 pounds. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50.67 as fresh or chilled fish, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304, specifically for monkfish species.

Fresh Chilled Gutted Monkfish

Gutted fresh or chilled monkfish (Lophius spp.) with entrails removed but head and tail intact, prepared for market sale. Falls under HTS 0302.89.50.67 as it remains whole fish, not fillets or separated meat of heading 0304.

Fresh Chilled Head-Off Monkfish

Fresh or chilled monkfish (Lophius spp.) with head removed but body and tail intact, still considered whole fish for tariff purposes. HTS 0302.89.50.67 applies as it excludes only fillets and meat of 0304.

Fresh Chilled Atlantic Monkfish

Fresh or chilled Lophius americanus (Atlantic monkfish) whole or minimally processed, sourced from Northeast Atlantic fisheries. HTS 0302.89.50.67 specifically covers monkfish species fresh or chilled, excluding fillets.

Fresh Chilled Blackfin Monkfish

Fresh or chilled Lophius budegassa (blackfin monkfish) caught in European waters, supplied whole to wholesalers. Fits HTS 0302.89.50.67 as other fresh/chilled monkfish, not processed into fillets or offal.

Fresh Chilled Monkfish for Sushi

Premium sushi-grade fresh chilled whole monkfish (Lophius spp.), super-chilled to -1°C for extended shelf life. Remains under HTS 0302.89.50.67 as fresh/chilled whole fish, prior to filleting.