Frozen Pollock Fillets (Non-Alaska)

Frozen fillets from blue pollock (Pollachius virens), a Gadidae species not qualifying as Alaska pollock, supplied in IQF format. Under HTS 0304.79.50.00 as 'other' Gadidae fillets beyond prime varieties.

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.

0304.72Lower: 10% vs 35%

If specifically Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma)

Alaska pollock has its own subheading due to commercial importance within Gadidae.

1604.12Lower: 10% vs 35%

If minced and prepared/preserved

Minced frozen fish meat, if prepared, shifts to Chapter 16 prepared products.

0304.99Lower: 16% vs 35%

If other frozen fish meat, minced

Minced meat from these families falls under 0304.99, separate from whole fillets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Use scientific naming (Pollachius virens) on docs to distinguish from Alaska pollock in 0304.72

Ensure blast-freezing records meet FDA temp standards below -18°C for frozen classification

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Frozen Cod Fillets

Frozen skinless fillets from Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), a species of the Gadidae family, packed in bulk for foodservice use. This product falls under HTS 0304.79.50.00 as frozen fillets of Gadidae, specifically categorized as 'other' within the subheading for non-prime cuts or standard grades.

Frozen Haddock Fillets

Frozen fillets of haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) from the Gadidae family, typically skinless and boneless for retail packaging. Classified under HTS 0304.79.50.00 as 'other' frozen fillets of Gadidae, distinct from premium Alaska pollock.

Frozen Whiting Fillets

Frozen fillets of Pacific whiting (Merlangius merlangus), Merlucciidae family, commonly exported in block-frozen form for surimi production. Classified in HTS 0304.79.50.00 as other frozen fillets from listed families.

Frozen Blue Grenadier Fillets

Frozen fillets of blue grenadier (Macruronus magellanicus), Macrouridae family, a hoki-like deep-sea fish. Classified under HTS 0304.79.50.00 for other frozen fillets of grenadier/rat-tail families.

Frozen Hake Fillets

Frozen silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis) fillets from the Merlucciidae family, often used in fish sticks, provided skin-on or off. This fits HTS 0304.79.50.00 for 'other' frozen fillets of the specified deep-sea families.

Frozen Silver Hake Loins

Frozen loins (boneless meat strips) from silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis), Merlucciidae, treated as fillets under tariff terms. HTS 0304.79.50.00 covers these as 'other' fish meat from the specified family.