Frozen Pollock Fillet Blocks

Frozen blocks of skinned pollock fillets, each over 4.5 kg, designed for further processing into minced or uniform pieces. Classified under HTS 0304.89.10.90 as frozen fillets of other fish (not specified elsewhere), skinned and in blocks over 4.5 kg 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.

0304.89.50Same rate: 35%

If not in blocks over 4.5 kg or not for mincing

Frozen skinned fillets not meeting the block weight or processing criteria fall under the general 'other' frozen fillets category.

0304.82.10.00Same rate: 35%

If of hake species

Hake fillets, even skinned and in blocks, are specifically classified under the hake heading regardless of form.

0307.60.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If minced during processing before import

Once minced or chopped into uniform pieces, it becomes fish meat under heading 0307, not fillets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify blocks weigh over 4.5 kg net and are explicitly imported for mincing/processing to qualify under this subheading

Provide end-use documentation proving intent for further breakdown into uniform pieces to avoid reclassification

Ensure FDA prior notice and comply with seafood HACCP regulations; common pitfall is incorrect weight declaration