Fresh Chilled Whiting Fillets

Skin-off fillets from Pacific whiting (Merluccius productus), Merlucciidae, fresh or chilled for restaurant use. Precisely matches 0304.53.00 for other fresh/chilled fish meat from these families.

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.

0303Lower: 10% vs 35%

If for whole whiting

Fresh whole Merlucciidae fish under 0303.74.00 before filleting.

0304.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

If frozen whiting fillets

State of frozen changes to 0304.71.00 subheading.

0307.60.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If in airtight containers

Fillets not for immediate consumption (e.g., retail packs) may go to 0307.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use species-specific DNA verification if challenged on family classification

Import under bond if unsure of chilling status; CBP inspections common for fillets

Avoid packaging that implies preservation (e.g

brine)—keeps it fresh scope

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