Skinned Frozen Atlantic Perch Blocks for Mincing

Large frozen blocks (>4.5 kg) of skinned Atlantic ocean perch fillets, divided into pieces and destined for industrial mincing or uniform cutting. Classified under HTS 0304.89.10.25 for its frozen fillet form, perch species, block packaging, and processing purpose per statistical notes. Excludes retail-ready or pelletized products per chapter definitions.

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 retail-packed or consumer-ready portions

Fillets in consumer packaging or not in large blocks for processing fall under other frozen fish meat.

0304.61.00Same rate: 35%

If rock lobster or freshwater fish fillets

Different species headings apply; perch is specifically under 0304.89 for other saltwater fish.

1604.19.41Higher: 45% vs 35%

If cooked or prepared, not raw frozen

Prepared or preserved perch products move to Chapter 16 for cooked fish preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain prior FDA import alerts clearance for frozen fish blocks to prevent detention

Label shipments clearly as 'for further processing - not for direct consumption' to match subheading intent

Watch for block integrity during transit; thawed or damaged blocks may shift to general frozen fillet codes

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Frozen Atlantic Ocean Perch Fillet Blocks

Frozen skinned fillets of Atlantic ocean perch (Sebastes marinus), packed in blocks each weighing over 4.5 kg, specifically imported for further processing into minced, ground, or uniformly cut pieces. This product falls under HTS 0304.89.10.25 due to its species-specific classification, skinless state, block form exceeding 4.5 kg, and intended mincing use. It meets Chapter 3 notes excluding human-consumption pellets.

Atlantic Ocean Perch Frozen Processing Blocks

Frozen, skinless Atlantic ocean perch (Rosefish) fillets formed into blocks over 4.5 kg each, imported exclusively for grinding or cutting into uniform pieces in U.S. facilities. This matches HTS 0304.89.10.25 precisely for frozen 'other fish' fillets in specified block form and perch species. Chapter notes confirm exclusion of human-fit pellets or flours.

Bulk Frozen Skinned Atlantic Perch Fillet Blocks

Industrial-grade frozen blocks of skinned Atlantic ocean perch fillets, each exceeding 4.5 kg, designed for mincing or piece-cutting in food processing plants. HTS 0304.89.10.25 applies to this frozen, other fish fillet product with precise form and use specifications. Adheres to chapter pellet definitions by lacking binders or compression.

Frozen Atlantic Rosefish Block Fillets for Grinding

Frozen skinned fillets from Atlantic ocean perch (also known as rosefish), blocked over 4.5 kg for subsequent grinding or uniform dimension cutting. This product is squarely under HTS 0304.89.10.25 as frozen other-fish fillets meeting block weight, skinning, and processing criteria. Excludes chapter-defined pellets or human-ready flours.