Frozen Skinned Cod Blocks from China

Frozen skinned fillets of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua, Gadidae family), portioned and frozen into blocks over 4.5 kg for industrial mincing into fish mince. Meets HTS 0304.79.10 criteria: Gadidae family, skinned, block-frozen >4.5 kg, destined for uniform cutting/processing.

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

Include end-user declarations specifying mincing/grinding use; U.S

Customs may require bonds for processing proof

Ensure blocks are not retail-packed; bulk industrial packaging avoids shift to consumer fillet codes

Test for proper freezing (IQF blocks >4.5 kg); temperature logs prevent rejection as 'other frozen fish meat'