Frozen Skinless Pickerel Blocks 20kg Net Weight

Large frozen blocks of skinless pickerel fillets, each over 4.5 kg, imported primarily for industrial mincing, grinding, or portioning into uniform sizes for fish sticks or patties. Classified under HTS 0304.89.10.15 as frozen other fish fillets in blocks destined for further mechanical processing.

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.

0304.89.10Same rate: 35%

If unskinned fillets in blocks

Unskinned frozen fillets in processing blocks use a different skinned/unskinned subheading.

1604.19.41Higher: 45% vs 35%

If pre-minced or ground before import

Prepared or preserved fish meat, including minced pickerel, shifts to Chapter 16 for processed products.

0302Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported as whole frozen pickerel fish

Whole frozen fish are classified under heading 0302, not as fillets or meat.

Not sure which classification is right?

Our AI classifier can analyze your specific product and recommend the correct HTS code with confidence.

Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'for mincing/processing only' with exact block weights to justify the specific subheading

Comply with USDA/NOAA traceability requirements for pickerel origin and ensure IQF-freezing certification if applicable

Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient refrigeration logs during transit, which can lead to spoilage claims and duty adjustments