Large Block Frozen Ocean Perch Meat for Mincing

Frozen skinned ocean perch fish meat in blocks each over 4.5 kg, imported exclusively for grinding or uniform cutting in U.S. facilities. Precisely under HTS 0304.89.10.30 for other ocean perch frozen blocks intended for 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.

0304.89.10.20Same rate: 35%

If Nile perch instead of ocean perch

Nile perch has its own statistical suffix within the same frozen perch category.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If pelletized with binders for human food

Chapter notes exclude pellets fit for consumption from 0304-0308, moving to prepared foods.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Retain supplier affidavits confirming no binders added, per chapter pellet definitions

File FDA import alerts check for ocean perch origin contaminants

Document temperature logs to prove frozen state throughout transit