Frozen Skinned Ocean Catfish Fillet Blocks

Frozen blocks of skinned ocean catfish (wolf fish) fillets, each weighing over 4.5 kg, specifically imported for further processing into minced, ground, or uniformly cut pieces. This product falls under HTS 0304.89.10.10 as it matches the exact description of frozen, skinned fillets of ocean catfish in blocks over 4.5 kg destined for mincing or cutting.

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 not specifically destined for mincing or cutting into uniform pieces

Frozen skinned fillets not imported explicitly for processing into minced or uniform products fall under the general 'other frozen fillets' category.

0304.82.10.00Same rate: 35%

If skin-on rather than skinned

Frozen fillets with skin intact are classified separately from skinned fillets in the HTS structure for frozen fish meat.

0304.89.50Same rate: 35%

If in consumer-ready packages under 4.5 kg

Fillets not in large blocks over 4.5 kg or not for further processing are treated as retail-ready products under different statistical suffixes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify blocks weigh over 4.5 kg each and include documentation proving intent for mincing, grinding, or uniform cutting to qualify under this subheading

Obtain health certificates confirming the product is frozen fish fillets of Anarhichas lupus (ocean catfish/wolf fish) and complies with FDA seafood import requirements

Avoid misclassification by ensuring no retail packaging; bulk blocks only, as consumer-packed fillets shift to other HTS codes