Bulk Frozen Skinned Turbot Blocks

Commercial frozen blocks of skinned turbot fillets exceeding 4.5 kg each, imported for grinding into fishmeal or uniform seafood portions. Fits HTS 0304.83.10.30 for turbot flatfish frozen fillets in large blocks destined for mincing/cutting. Chapter notes confirm not applicable to human-ready pellets.

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.

0304.81.10.00Lower: 10% vs 35%

If skin-on and in blocks over 4.5 kg for mincing

Unskinned flatfish blocks retain skin, classifying under 0304.81 instead of skinned 0304.83.

0309.90.10Same rate: 35%

If further processed into flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption

Chapter notes exclude such products from 0304-0308, directing to 0309 for edible fish flours/pellets.

0302.83.00.00Same rate: 35%

If imported as frozen whole turbot, not filleted

Whole frozen flatfish are under heading 0302, differing by state of completion (whole vs fillets).

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'for mincing/processing only' with weight certifications to prevent CBP reclassification

Monitor EU/Atlantic turbot quotas; provide catch certificates for sustainability compliance

Avoid common pitfall of mixed flatfish species—pure turbot required for this subheading