Frozen Red Snapper Whole

Whole frozen red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) from the Lutjanidae family, excluding fillets and meat of heading 0304. This product is classified under HTS 0303.89.00.67 as frozen snapper, not processed into fillets or offal. It is typically imported ungutted or gutted for further processing or retail sale.

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.

0303.82.00Same rate: 35%

If headed and gutted but not filleted

Headed and gutted snapper falls under specific subheading for that preparation state within frozen fish, distinct from whole fish.

0304.84.00Same rate: 35%

If processed into skin-on fillets

Frozen snapper fillets are excluded from 0303 and classified in heading 0304 for fish fillets and other fish meat.

0307.60.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If processed into fish sticks or portions

Snapper formed into sticks, portions, or other shapes moves to heading 0307 for miscellaneous processed fish products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Verify species identification with scientific names and certificates to confirm Lutjanidae classification and avoid misclassification as other fish

β€’ Comply with section 609 of Public Law 101-162 requiring documentation on shrimp-free processing if any risk of cross-contamination in facilities

β€’ Provide FDA prior notice and ensure proper cold chain documentation to prevent common pitfalls like spoilage claims at entry