Fresh Chilled Threadfin

Fresh or chilled whole threadfin (Polydactylus spp.), known for delicate flavor, excluding fillets. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50 for miscellaneous fresh or chilled fish.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณChinaFree+35.0%35%
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝMexicoFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆCanadaFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ชGermanyFree+10.0%10%
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตJapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0305.49Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried, not for further processing

Dried fish excluding fillets go to 0305 per chapter.

0303Lower: 10% vs 35%

If chilled then frozen

Final frozen state governs under parallel 0303 headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

โ€ข Obtain USDC NMFS permit if wild-caught to track sustainability

โ€ข Document water activity to confirm fresh vs dried state at entry

โ€ข Bulk shipments often misdeclared; specify consumer packs to hold 0302 rate