Frozen Coalfish for Surimi

Frozen block coalfish (Pollachius virens) destined for surimi production, whole and unprocessed at import. HTS 0303.65.00.00 for frozen whole Gadidae, end-use declaration optional but does not change classification. Raw material form excludes processing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0304.99Lower: 16% vs 35%

If already minced for surimi

Mincing changes to fish meat of heading 0304.

2106.90.44.00Lower: 17.5% vs 35%

If final surimi imitation product

Finished surimi or crab analogs classify as food preparations.

2309.90Lower: 11.4% vs 35%

If used for animal feed

Industrial fish for feed goes to Chapter 23.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Optional end-use certificate for surimi processing to aid valuation

β€’ Specify low-fat content ideal for surimi yield

β€’ Ensure no prior mincing to avoid 0304 classification

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Frozen Whole Coalfish

Whole frozen coalfish (Pollachius virens) from the Gadidae family, caught in the North Atlantic, with head, tail, and viscera intact. Classified under HTS 0303.65.00.00 as frozen fish excluding fillets and offal, specifically coalfish. Not processed into fillets or meat of heading 0304.

Frozen Gutted Coalfish

Frozen coalfish (Pollachius virens) with viscera removed but head and tail intact, preserved by freezing for seafood markets. Falls under HTS 0303.65.00.00 as frozen Gadidae family fish excluding fillets, not considered offal. Remains a whole or nearly whole fish presentation.

Frozen Head-Off Coalfish

Coalfish (Pollachius virens) frozen after decapitation, with body intact including tail and fins, for portion control in processing. HTS 0303.65.00.00 applies to frozen Gadidae fish excluding fillets or offal subheadings. Still qualifies as unfilleted whole fish.

IQF Frozen Coalfish

Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) whole coalfish (Pollachius virens), allowing separate handling without clumping, ideal for retail. Under HTS 0303.65.00.00 for frozen Gadidae excluding fillets/meat of 0304. Freezing method does not change base classification.

Frozen Atlantic Coalfish Blocks

Blocks of frozen coalfish (Pollachius virens) from Atlantic waters, packed in 20kg master cartons for wholesale. HTS 0303.65.00.00 covers frozen whole fish of this species excluding processed fillets. Block form is standard for Gadidae preservation.

Frozen Dressed Coalfish

Frozen dressed coalfish (Pollachius virens), meaning gutted and gilled but otherwise whole, for foodservice. Classified HTS 0303.65.00.00 as frozen non-filleted Gadidae fish, excluding offal categories. Minimal processing preserves whole fish status.