Fresh Chilled Whitefish Meat Blocks

Blocks of boneless whitefish meat from Coregonus species, fresh or chilled for further processing into fillets. Falls under HTS 0304.59.00.25 as other fresh or chilled freshwater whitefish meat, distinct from minced or pelletized products 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.

0304.62.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen

Frozen whitefish meat moves to 0304.62 for other frozen freshwater fish meat.

0305.31.01.00Same rate: 35%

If dried, salted, or smoked

Preserved whitefish fillets go to heading 0305 for dried or smoked fish.

1604.19.41Higher: 45% vs 35%

If cooked and ready for retail

Prepared or preserved whitefish shifts to Chapter 16 as cooked fish products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label clearly as 'whitefish meat' with origin and species to distinguish from other freshwater fish

Avoid any mincing or binding that could classify as pellets under chapter definition

Obtain prior notice via FDA ACE system for chilled seafood shipments