Fresh Chilled Lake Whitefish Fillets

Skinless fillets from Lake Whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis), fresh or chilled, sourced from North American freshwater lakes. Classified under HTS 0304.59.00.25 as fresh or chilled fillets of whitefish, a specific freshwater fish variety, excluding frozen or minced forms. Not in pellet form or fit for human consumption as flour per chapter notes.

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.

0304.61.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen

Frozen whitefish fillets shift to heading 0304.61 for frozen fillets of freshwater fish.

0302.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

If whole or in simple dressed form, not filleted

Whole fresh/chilled whitefish fall under 0302.71 as freshwater fish not filleted.

0304.89.50Same rate: 35%

If saltwater whitefish species like hake

Saltwater varieties classified under other fresh/chilled fish fillets in 0304.89.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify fish species identification via scientific name (Coregonus spp.) with documentation to confirm whitefish classification

Ensure product remains fresh or chilled (not frozen) upon entry; provide temperature logs to avoid reclassification

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP requirements and include health certificates to prevent holds