Fresh Chilled Saithe Fillets

Premium fillets from saithe or coalfish (Pollachius virens), Gadidae family, chilled for export markets. HTS 0304.53.00 designates these as other Gadidae fish fillets, fresh or chilled.

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.

0303.69.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If dressed whole saithe

Whole or simply dressed Gadidae under 0303.69.00.

1604.11.40Same rate: 35%

If prepared fillets

Any cooking/preservation moves to Chapter 16 prepared fish.

0304.81Lower: 10% vs 35%

If from swordfish families

Different family (not listed here) would use separate subheadings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Sustainability certs (MSC) expedite clearance for Gadidae imports

Precise weight declaration for fillets; overages lead to penalties

Distinguish from mincemeat—0304 covers unminced only here

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