Frozen Haddock Processing Blocks

Skinned and piece-divided haddock frozen into oversized blocks (>4.5 kg) for industrial mincing into consistent fish mince used in sausages or ready meals. HTS 0304.72.10.00 applies precisely due to the species (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), skinless condition, block format, and declaration of import for uniform cutting/ground processing. Ideal for large-scale foodservice suppliers.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽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.

0304.61.00.00Higher: 35% vs 10%

If for rock lobster or other crustaceans mistakenly included

Heading 0304.61 covers different species; haddock stays in fish meat but errors occur.

0710.80.97Higher: 49.9% vs 10%

If dried or dehydrated post-freezing

Dried fish meat falls under Chapter 07 vegetables/legumes frozen dehydrated analogs, but unlikely.

0302.72Same rate: 10%

If imported fresh in blocks

Fresh haddock fillets use heading 0302, differentiated by preservation state.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide commercial invoices specifying block weights and processing end-use to CBP for smooth entry

Maintain bivalve/shrimp-free certifications if blended later, per statistical notes