Frozen Skinned Coalfish Blocks for Mincing from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

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