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Frozen Dressed Sea Bass (Headed and Gutted)

Frozen sea bass (Dicentrarchus spp.) that has been headed and gutted but remains in whole fish form, excluding fillets. Falls under HTS 0303.84.00.00 as frozen other fish of this species, not processed into meat of 0304. Popular for restaurant wholesale.

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.

0303.91Lower: 10% vs 35%

If including edible fish offal like livers

Products with edible offal are classified in subheadings 0303.91-0303.99, excluded from 0303.84.

0305.59Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dried, even if salted or smoked minimally

Dried fish, regardless of freezing history, fall under heading 0305.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Label packages with 'H&G' (headed and gutted) description and net weight for customs clearance

• Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature below -18°C to meet FDA import standards

• Avoid classifying as fillets if scales or bones remain, as this shifts to 0304

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Frozen European Sea Bass Whole (Dicentrarchus labrax)

Whole frozen European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax), a premium white-fleshed fish from the Mediterranean, imported ungutted and unfilleted. Classified under HTS 0303.84.00.00 as frozen sea bass of Dicentrarchus spp., excluding fillets or meat of heading 0304. Commonly used in European cuisine for grilling or baking.

IQF Frozen Sea Bass Portions (Skin-On, Bone-In)

Individually quick frozen (IQF) sea bass portions from Dicentrarchus spp., cut into steaks or chunks but retaining skin and bones, not filleted meat. Classified in HTS 0303.84.00.00 as frozen whole fish forms excluding 0304 meat. Ideal for retail seafood counters.

Frozen Wild-Caught Mediterranean Sea Bass

Frozen whole wild-caught European sea bass (Dicentrarchus labrax) from Mediterranean waters, presented ungutted. HTS 0303.84.00.00 covers this frozen species excluding fillets/offal subheadings. Prized for superior flavor in gourmet markets.

Frozen Farmed Chilean Sea Bass (Patagonian Toothfish Alternative)

Note: Dicentrarchus spp. specifically; frozen whole farmed European sea bass mimicking Chilean sea bass texture. Classified HTS 0303.84.00.00 as frozen sea bass excluding 0304. Used in high-end sushi and fine dining.

Bulk Frozen Sea Bass for Processing

Frozen blocks of whole Dicentrarchus sea bass imported in bulk for further US processing into fillets. HTS 0303.84.00.00 applies to frozen fish not meeting 0304 criteria. Common for industrial fish processors.

Frozen Gilled and Gutted Sea Bass

Frozen sea bass (Dicentrarchus spp.) with gills and viscera removed, otherwise whole. Fits HTS 0303.84.00.00 for frozen species excluding fillets and offal. Standard form for international trade.