Fresh Haddock Fillets
Fresh fillets from haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), a Gadidae family fish, skinned and deboned for immediate use. Classified under HTS 0304.44.0020 as fresh or chilled fillets of haddock, excluding flours, meals, or pellets. Ideal for sushi, sashimi, or high-end seafood markets requiring pristine quality.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen instead of fresh/chilled
Frozen haddock fillets shift to heading 0304.61 for frozen Gadidae fillets, changing duty rates and storage requirements.
If imported whole, fresh or chilled
Whole fresh/chilled haddock falls under 0302.71 for Gadidae excluding fillets, treated as live or unprocessed fish.
If skin-on or blocks of fillets
Skin-on or non-standard fillet forms may classify under 0304.94 for other fresh/chilled fish meat of Gadidae.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fish species via scientific name (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) and obtain FDA prior notice for fresh seafood imports
• Maintain cold chain documentation (below 4°C) to prove 'fresh/chilled' status and avoid reclassification to frozen fillets
• Comply with Section 609 if any shrimp contamination risk; label accurately to prevent duty disputes
Related Products under HTS 0304.44.00.20
IQF Fresh-Chilled Haddock Loins
Individually quick-frozen then thawed chilled haddock loins (thick fillet cuts), still qualifying as chilled under temperature criteria. HTS 0304.44.0020 covers these haddock-specific fresh/chilled products from Gadidae. Popular for portion-controlled chef applications.
Chilled Haddock Fillet Trimmings
Trimmings and odd-shaped pieces from haddock filleting, chilled and packed fresh. Still qualifies as haddock fillets under HTS 0304.44.0020 for Gadidae family fish meat. Used in fish sticks or processed foods.
Chilled Skinless Haddock Fillets
Chilled, skinless haddock fillets packed on ice, sourced from sustainable Gadidae fisheries. Fits HTS 0304.44.0020 for fresh or chilled fillets specifically of haddock from listed families. Used in premium restaurants for pan-searing or grilling.
Fresh Haddock Fillet Blocks
Large blocks of fresh haddock fillets, vacuum-packed chilled for wholesale. Precisely under HTS 0304.44.0020 as chilled fillets of haddock (Gadidae). Processed for further slicing in US facilities.
Sustainable Chilled Haddock Supreme Cuts
Premium supreme cuts (boneless, skinless chilled fillets) from MSC-certified haddock fisheries. HTS 0304.44.0020 for these fresh/chilled Gadidae haddock fillets. Marketed for upscale retail and fine dining.
Fresh Icelandic Haddock Fillets
High-quality fresh fillets from Icelandic haddock (Gadidae), air-freighted chilled. HTS 0304.44.0020 specifically for haddock fresh/chilled fillets. Renowned for mild flavor in gourmet applications.