Frozen Coalfish Fillets

Frozen fillets from coalfish (Pollachius virens), a gadid fish commonly known as saithe, with skin on or off but not battered or breaded. These fall under HTS 0304.73.50.00 as 'other' frozen fillets of coalfish from the Gadidae family, distinct from heading or block frozen products. They are typically used for human consumption in retail or foodservice.

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.

0304.71.50.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma)

Alaska pollock, another Gadidae species, has its own specific subheading under 0304.71, separate from coalfish.

0303.81.00Same rate: 35%

If whole or in heading form, not filleted

Whole or H&G coalfish are classified under fresh/chilled heading 0303.81 for Gadidae, as 0304 applies only to fillets and meat.

1604.19.41.00Higher: 45% vs 35%

If cooked, smoked or otherwise processed

Processed coalfish fillets move to Chapter 16 prepared/preserved fish, excluding simple frozen fillets under Chapter 3.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species identification via scientific name (Pollachius virens) with documentation like catch certificates to confirm Gadidae family classification

Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and import alerts for histamine in frozen fish; provide prior notice via FDA's system

Avoid misclassification as pellets or flours (HTS 0309) by confirming fillets are not agglomerated products unfit for direct heading 0304 coverage