Frozen Skinned Coalfish Blocks for Mincing

Large frozen blocks of skinned coalfish (Pollachius virens) meat, each weighing over 4.5 kg, imported specifically for processing into minced fish portions. This product from the Gadidae family is divided into pieces and block-frozen to preserve quality during transport for further uniform cutting. It falls under HTS 0304.73.10.00 due to its skinned state, block freezing over 4.5 kg, and intended mincing or grinding use.

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 not explicitly imported for mincing, grinding, or uniform cutting

Blocks not designated for further processing into uniform pieces fall under the general frozen skinned coalfish subheading.

0303.67.00.00Same rate: 35%

If fresh or chilled rather than frozen

Fresh or chilled coalfish fillets shift to Chapter 03 heading 0303 for non-frozen fish meat.

0304.79Lower: 10% vs 35%

If skin-on rather than skinned

Skin-on frozen coalfish blocks are classified separately under other Gadidae presentations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide declaration confirming blocks exceed 4.5 kg net weight and are imported solely for mincing, grinding, or uniform cutting to qualify under this subheading

Include commercial invoice specifying 'skinned coalfish (Pollachius virens)' with Gadidae family reference; verify species via scientific name to avoid misclassification

Check for section 609 compliance if any incidental shrimp contamination; maintain processing facility records proving end-use for minced products