Fresh Chilled Round Whitefish Fillets

Boneless fillets from Round Whitefish (Prosopium cylindraceum), fresh or chilled for immediate use. Under HTS 0304.49.0109 as chilled freshwater whitefish fillets, not minced. Used in ethnic cuisines and smoked fish production.

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.

0304.41.00Same rate: 35%

If fillets of salmon or trout (other specific freshwater)

Salmonidae family has dedicated subheading 0304.41, separate from general whitefish.

0307.49.01Same rate: 35%

If lightly cooked or smoked but not fillets primarily

Processed fish not elsewhere specified goes to 0307, excluding plain fresh/chilled fillets.

1604.19.41Higher: 45% vs 35%

If canned or prepared/preserved after import

Post-import preservation changes to Chapter 16 for prepared fish products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include harvest date and water source certification to prove freshwater origin; avoids disputes with marine whitefish

Ensure no glazing or IQF treatment; common error is partial freezing during transit reclassifying to 0304.61

Comply with USDC import permits if from certain lakes; label accurately to prevent antidumping scrutiny