Frozen Whiting Fillets from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide lab tests for histamine levels, critical for scombroid-risk species in CBP exams
• Declare exact fillet yield percentage to match invoice weights accurately
• Avoid reclassification by confirming no binders added, per chapter note on pellets