IQF Frozen Turbot Skin-On Fillets

Individually quick frozen (IQF) turbot fillets with skin intact, sourced from North Atlantic fisheries, ideal for high-end restaurants. Falls under HTS 0304.83.50.30 as frozen fillets of turbot flatfish, distinct from minced meat or pellets per chapter notes. Skin-on presentation preserves flavor and texture.

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 headed and eviscerated but skin-on whole fish

Whole frozen turbot (not filleted) uses earlier subheadings in 0304.83; filleting triggers the specific fillet code.

0302.73Lower: 10% vs 35%

If frozen whole turbot, not filleted

Frozen whole flatfish excluding certain species like halibut fall under 0302 for simply frozen fish.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If processed into fish flour or pellets for human consumption

Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets fit for humans from 0304-0308, moving them to 0309 or 1902.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label IQF processing and skin-on status clearly on commercial invoices; ensure blast-freezing records to confirm compliance with frozen criteria

Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial pellets under chapter exclusions

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