Chilled Skin-On Haddock Fillets

Freshly caught haddock fillets with skin intact, chilled on ice for preservation, ideal for sushi-grade applications. Falls under HTS 0304.53.0020 for other fresh or chilled fish meat from Gadidae family, specifically haddock.

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.

0304.53.00Same rate: 35%

If hake instead of haddock

Other Gadidae family fish like hake use 0304.53.0040, differentiated by species within the same family heading.

1604.19Lower: 16% vs 35%

If cooked or smoked post-chilling

Prepared or preserved haddock (cooked/smoked) moves out of Chapter 3 to 1604 for processed fish.

0304.91Lower: 16% vs 35%

If swordfish, toothfish, or sturgeon fillets

Different families (Xiphiidae, Nototheniidae, Acipenseridae) use 0304.91.00, separate from Gadidae.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include skin presence in commercial invoice and ensure uniform chilling to comply with US customs valuation

Obtain prior notice via FDA's PREDICT system for seafood imports to expedite clearance

Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'blocks' if portioned, which could trigger statistical breakouts