Frozen Turbot Fillet Blocks for Processing

Large frozen blocks (>4.5 kg) of skinned turbot fillets designed for industrial mincing into fish sticks or uniform portions. HTS 0304.83.10.30 applies to turbot (flatfish, Scophthalmidae) frozen in blocks over 4.5 kg imported for further breakdown. Excludes ready-to-eat pellets per chapter notes.

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.

0304.83Same rate: 35%

If blocks weigh 4.5 kg or less

Smaller blocks of skinned frozen turbot fillets fall outside the >4.5 kg subheading, moving to general frozen skinned flatfish over 0.45 kg but not blocks.

1604.19.41.00Higher: 45% vs 35%

If processed into minced fish paste before import

Prepared or preserved minced turbot (not fresh/frozen fillets) shifts to Chapter 16 for processed fish products.

0305.31.01.00Same rate: 35%

If for industrial filleting waste or trimmings sold separately

Livers, roes, or meat scraps from turbot processing are under heading 0305, not fillets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include end-user affidavits or contracts specifying mincing intent to support 0304.83.10.30 classification and lower statistical reporting

Weigh blocks precisely during customs inspection; discrepancies under 4.5 kg trigger reclassification to higher-duty categories

Trace origin to avoid section 609 shrimp-related holds, though not shrimp; ensure CITES if applicable for certain flatfish stocks