Frozen Pollock
Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus), Gadidae family fish, frozen whole. HTS 0303.69.00.00 covers other frozen fish from gadoid families excluding fillets. Essential for fish sticks and surimi.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| π¨π³China | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π²π½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π¨π¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π©πͺGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| π―π΅Japan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in blocks >4.5 kg
Larger frozen blocks of gadoid fish classified under 0303.81.
If processed but retaining physical identity
Rock lobster and similar processed forms go to heading 0304.
If made into animal feed pellets
Fish waste or by-products for animal feed shift to Chapter 23.
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Import Tips & Compliance
β’ Include APHIS import permit if from regions with disease concerns
β’ Document chain of custody for traceability in seafood supply chain
β’ Separate from offal which requires subheadings 0303.91-0303.99
Related Products under HTS 0303.69.00.00
Frozen Silver Hake
Silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis), a gadiform fish from the Merlucciidae family, frozen whole for preservation. This product falls under HTS 0303.69.00.00 as it is frozen fish from specified gadoid families, excluding fillets and offal. It is commonly used in seafood processing and retail.
Frozen Pacific Hake
Pacific hake (Merluccius productus) from the Merlucciidae family, frozen whole. Classified under HTS 0303.69.00.00 for other frozen gadoid fish excluding fillets and offal. Widely used in surimi production.
Frozen Blue Whiting
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.
Frozen Southern Blue Whiting
Southern blue whiting (Micromesistius australis), Merlucciidae gadiform, frozen. HTS 0303.69.00.00 for other frozen fish from listed families, not fillets. Common in pelagic fisheries.
Frozen Poor Cod
Poor cod (Trisopterus minutus), Gadidae family small gadoid fish, frozen whole. Covered by HTS 0303.69.00.00 for other frozen gadids excluding fillets/offal. Used in Mediterranean cuisine.
Frozen Norway Hake
Norway hake (Phycis blennoides), Moridae family gadiform, frozen. HTS 0303.69.00.00 applies to other frozen fish from chapter-specified families. Deep-sea species for gourmet markets.