Frozen Skinned Whiting Fillet Blocks from Canada

Frozen blocks of skinned whiting (Merluccius spp.) fillets, each weighing over 4.5 kg, specifically imported for further processing into minced, ground, or uniformly cut pieces. These fall under HTS 0304.79.10.15 due to their Gadidae family classification, frozen state, skinless condition, block format exceeding 4.5 kg, and intended mincing use.

Duty Rate — Canada → United States

10%

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

Import Tips

Provide documentation proving import intent for mincing/processing, such as buyer contracts or processor certifications, to justify 0304.79.10.15 classification

Ensure blocks are skinless and over 4.5 kg net weight; verify with photos/weights to avoid reclassification to smaller fillet categories

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Section 609 if any shrimp contamination risk; test for antibiotics common in whiting sources