Frozen Blue Whiting from Canada
Blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou), Merlucciidae family, frozen whole fish. Falls under HTS 0303.69.00.00 as other frozen gadoid species excluding fillets and offal. Used in meal production and direct consumption.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for species identification
• Test for contaminants per FDA seafood defect action levels
• Use insulated containers to maintain frozen integrity during transit