Industrial Frozen Pacific Ocean Perch Blocks

Frozen skinned fillets of Pacific ocean perch formed into blocks over 4.5 kg, imported by processors for grinding into uniform fish portions. Matches HTS 0304.89.10.30 as other ocean perch frozen fillets in blocks for further division.

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.

0302.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fresh or chilled instead of frozen

Fresh/chilled ocean perch fillets are under heading 0302 for fresh/chilled fish fillets.

0304.89.10Same rate: 35%

If divided into pieces before freezing but still over 4.5 kg blocks

Pre-divided skinned fillets in blocks shift to other specific frozen fish subheadings.

0309.10Lower: 16% vs 35%

If formed into pellets fit for human consumption

Pelletized fish products per chapter notes go to heading 0309, not raw fillets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Declare intended use as 'for mincing/ground/cut into uniform weights' on entry documents

Monitor for Section 609 compliance if sourcing from regions with shrimp bycatch

Use certified IQF processing records if blocks show any individual quick freezing traces