Block-Frozen Saithe Coalfish Fillet Blocks

Frozen blocks of skinned saithe (Pollachius virens, aka coalfish) fillets from the Gadidae family, each block over 4.5 kg, prepared for industrial mincing into fish sticks or patties. The meat is skinless, portioned into pieces, and rapidly frozen in large blocks for efficient further processing. Classified under HTS 0304.73.10.00 for its specific form and processing intent.

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.

0304.73Same rate: 35%

If individually quick frozen (IQF) rather than block-frozen

IQF loose fillets or smaller pieces under 4.5 kg blocks go to different statistical suffixes.

1604.19.41.00Higher: 45% vs 35%

If pre-minced or ground before import

Prepared or preserved minced coalfish falls into Chapter 16 for processed fish products.

0305.31.01.00Same rate: 35%

If destined for fishmeal production as fillets

Fillets unfit for human consumption shift to heading 0305 for meal and pellet production.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Certify block weights via certified scale documentation at export to confirm >4.5 kg per block, avoiding reclassification to smaller pack formats

Label shipments clearly as 'for industrial mincing/ground fish production' with end-user processing contract to support tariff qualification

Conduct lab testing if needed to confirm pure Pollachius virens species, preventing disputes with Gadidae-specific headings