Block Frozen Cod Fillets
Cod fillets (Gadus macrocephalus) frozen in large blocks for industrial portioning into sticks or portions. HTS 0304.71.50.00 applies to these 'other' frozen Gadidae fillets not specified elsewhere.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If farmed rather than wild-caught
Aquaculture fillets may have distinct statistical suffixes.
If battered or breaded in blocks
Value-added processing moves to prepared fish in Chapter 16.
If not fillets but other meat cuts
Non-fillet frozen cod meat like chunks uses heading 0306.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain prior notice via FDA ACE system for block imports over 2000 lbs to prevent holds
• Check for country-specific quotas on Gadidae blocks from Russia or Norway
• Separate block weight from packaging in entry to calculate accurate duties
Related Products under HTS 0304.71.50.00
Frozen Atlantic Cod Fillets
Frozen skinless fillets from Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), typically sold in blocks or individually quick frozen (IQF) for retail and foodservice. Classified under HTS 0304.71.50.00 as other frozen fillets of Gadus morhua, part of the Gadidae family, excluding specifically headed and tailed or skin-on varieties listed elsewhere.
IQF Pacific Cod Fillets
Individually quick frozen boneless fillets from Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus), popular in fish sticks and gourmet preparations. Falls under HTS 0304.71.50.00 as 'other' frozen fillets of the specified Gadidae species, Gadus macrocephalus.
Frozen Greenland Cod Fillets
Frozen fillets derived from Greenland cod (Gadus ogac), a cold-water species used in Scandinavian cuisine. HTS 0304.71.50.00 covers these as 'other' frozen fillets from the named Gadus species in the Gadidae family.
Skinless Frozen Cod Loins
Premium frozen cod loins (center-cut fillets) from Gadus morhua, valued for their firm texture in fine dining. Classified in HTS 0304.71.50.00 as other frozen fillets of Atlantic cod.
Frozen Cod Fillet Portions
Pre-cut uniform portions from frozen Gadus morhua fillets for ready-to-cook meals. Falls under 'other' category of HTS 0304.71.50.00 for frozen cod fillets.