Bulk Frozen Ocean Catfish Blocks Skinned Fillets

Industrial-grade frozen blocks of skinned ocean catfish fillets, each over 4.5 kg, designed for thawing, mincing, or precise cutting in food processing facilities. This precise match to HTS 0304.89.10.10 criteria—frozen skinned fillets of wolf fish in qualifying blocks for further breakdown—dictates its classification.

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.

0304.89Same rate: 35%

If for blocks under 4.5 kg or not for processing

Smaller blocks or fillets not destined for uniform cutting fall into general other frozen fillet subheadings.

0302.84Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fresh or chilled instead of frozen

Fresh/chilled skinned fillets of wolf fish move to heading 0302, separate from frozen products in Chapter 3.

1604.19.41.00Higher: 45% vs 35%

If cooked, smoked, or otherwise prepared beyond freezing

Any cooking or preservation beyond simple freezing reclassifies to Chapter 16 for prepared fish products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'for mincing/processing' and maintain chain-of-custody records from freezing to import to support classification

Comply with HACCP plans and FDA prior notice for seafood; test for contaminants common in deep-sea wolf fish

Do not trim or portion before freezing, as pre-cut pieces may qualify under different 'divided into pieces' provisions