Frozen White Mullet Blocks
Frozen white mullet (Mugil curema) packed in block form for industrial use. HTS 0303.89.0049 applies to frozen mullet not as fillets, meat, offal, flour, meals, or human-fit pellets.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If swordfish or toothfish, mislabeled as mullet
Specific HTS for sharks, rays, etc.; mullet defaults to 'Other' 0303.89.
If dried, even if frozen-dried
Dried fish heads to Chapter 07; frozen whole fish remains in 0303.
If for other frozen fish fillets
Fillets of mullet would be 0304.89, but whole/dressed stays 0303.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• For block-frozen, specify glazing percentage (<15% typical) on commercial invoice for duty calculation
• Obtain AQIS-equivalent certs if from restricted countries; watch for mislabeling as higher-value species
Related Products under HTS 0303.89.00.49
Frozen Grey Mullet Whole
Whole frozen grey mullet (Mugil cephalus), including head, scales, and entrails, suitable for further processing or direct sale. Classified under HTS 0303.89.0049 as frozen mullet, not fillets or meat of heading 0304, and excluding edible offal. This catches all unspecified frozen mullet preparations.
Frozen Flathead Mullet
Frozen whole flathead mullet (Mugil cephalus variant), a common bait and food fish. Classified in HTS 0303.89.0049 as other frozen fish specifically mullet, not fillets, offal, or processed pellets.
Frozen Striped Mullet Dressed
Frozen dressed striped mullet (Mugil cephalus), typically headed and gutted but with scales intact. Falls under HTS 0303.89.0049 for frozen mullet excluding fillets, meat, or offal, as it's neither flour/meal nor pellets fit for human consumption per chapter notes.
Frozen Mullet for Bait
Frozen whole mullet packaged specifically for use as fishing bait, not human consumption. Still classified under HTS 0303.89.0049 as frozen mullet, excluding fillets/offal, regardless of end use.
IQF Frozen Mullet Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) mullet portions, skin-on and bone-in, not filleted. HTS 0303.89.0049 for frozen mullet excluding heading 0304 meat or fillets, and not pellets per chapter note.
Frozen Mullet in Bulk Packs
Bulk-packed frozen mullet for wholesale, not retail-ready. HTS 0303.89.0049 covers frozen mullet excluding fillets, meat, offal, and human-fit pellets/flours.