Fresh Chilled Menominee Whitefish Fillets

High-quality skinless fillets from Menominee Whitefish (Coregonus nigripinnis), chilled for retail and wholesale. Classified in HTS 0304.49.0109 for other freshwater whitefish fresh/chilled fillets. Known for firm texture in pan-searing.

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.

0302Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fresh whole rather than filleted

Fresh/chilled freshwater fish excluding fillets classified under heading 0302.

0304.79Lower: 10% vs 35%

If mechanically separated meat instead of whole fillets

Minced or separated fish meat uses different subheading even if freshwater.

0305.31.01.00Same rate: 35%

If destined for industrial filleting after import

Fish not for immediate consumption but for processing falls under 0305.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use ATPA declaration for perishables; monitor chain of custody to confirm no mincing or additives

Avoid vacuum packing if it implies preservation; stick to loose ice for true chilled status

Check for Section 609 compliance if any shrimp contact in processing, per statistical notes