Fresh Haddock Fillets

Skinless and boneless fillets from haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), fresh or chilled, sourced from North Atlantic waters. Classified under HTS 0304.53.0020 as fresh or chilled fillets of haddock from the Gadidae family, excluding smoked or cooked products.

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.

0304.63.00.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen rather than chilled

Frozen haddock fillets shift to 0304.63.0020 as the temperature state determines the subheading within Chapter 3.

0302.74.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as whole fresh fish

Whole fresh or chilled haddock falls under 0302.74.00 for fresh fish not filleted, changing from processed fillets.

0309.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If processed into flour, meal, or pellets for human consumption

Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets fit for human consumption from 0304-0308, directing to 0309.10.00.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide temperature logs and certificates of analysis confirming fresh/chilled status (below 4°C) to avoid reclassification as frozen under 0304.63

Comply with FDA HACCP and seafood import monitoring for traceability from Gadidae family sourcing

Label accurately as 'fresh haddock fillets' to prevent disputes; minced meat requires separate verification