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Chilled Whiting Fillets

Fresh chilled fillets from Pacific whiting (Merluccius productus, Merlucciidae), deboned for surimi production or retail. HTS 0304.44.0090 for other Merlucciidae fillets not statistically separated.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%
PGA flags (2)Show detailsFD4FDARequiredNM8NOAA FisheriesRequired
  • FD4

    FDA · Required

    Food and Drug Administration

    FDA prior notice data is required 801(m)

    Licenses & permits (3)
    • FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
    • FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
    • FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source
  • NM8

    NOAA Fisheries · Required

    NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service

    Seafood Import Monitoring Program specific data is required

    Licenses & permits (2)
    • NOAA International Fisheries Trade Permit (IFTP) held by the importer of record source
    • SIMP harvest and landing data reported at entry, with chain-of-custody records kept by the importer source

CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.62.00Same rate: 37.5%

If frozen whiting fillets

Frozen state moves Gadiformes fillets to 0304.62 parallel structure.

1605Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If made into surimi-based products

Processed surimi from whiting heads to Chapter 16 prepared fish.

0304.94.90.00Higher: 43.5% vs 37.5%

If other frozen fish fillets minced

Minced form changes from fillets to fish meat subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Use blast chilling immediately post-catch to lock in fresh status

• Declare net weight of fillets only; exclude glaze or ice

• Avoid over-filleting; excessive processing risks parts classification

Related Products under HTS 0304.44.00.90

Fresh Chilled Hake Fillets

Skinless, boneless fillets from hake (Merluccius spp.), a fish of the Merlucciidae family, fresh chilled for immediate use in restaurants or retail. Classified under HTS 0304.44.0090 as fresh or chilled fillets of other fish from specified Gadiformes families, excluding primary species like cod.

Fresh Chilled Silver Hake Fillets

Fresh chilled, skin-on fillets from silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis), Merlucciidae family, packed in ice for sushi or gourmet markets. Falls under 0304.44.0090 for other fresh/chilled fillets of specified deep-sea cod-like families.

Chilled Pollock Fillets

Fresh chilled Alaska pollock fillets (Theragra chalcogramma, Gadidae), boneless and trimmed, destined for further processing or direct sale. HTS 0304.44.0090 applies to 'other' fillets from Gadidae excluding named statistical categories.

Fresh Chilled Grenadier Fillets

Skinless fillets from roughhead grenadier (Macrourus spp., Macrouridae family), fresh chilled for high-end seafood markets. Classified in 0304.44.0090 as other fillets from the listed deep-water Gadiformes families.

Fresh Chilled Ling Fillets

Boneless, fresh chilled fillets from ling (Genypterus spp., sometimes associated with Moridae-like families), for European-style cooking. Fits 0304.44.0090 as other from Moridae or related Gadiformes.

Chilled Blue Grenadier Fillets

Fresh chilled, skinless blue grenadier (Macruronus novaezelandiae, Merlucciidae/Macrouridae), popular in Australia/NZ markets, IQF-prepped but chilled. Under 0304.44.0090 for other specified family fillets.