Frozen Sole Fillet Blocks

Frozen skinned fillets of sole fish formed into blocks exceeding 4.5 kg each, imported specifically for cutting into uniform retail pieces. HTS 0304.89.10.90 applies to such other frozen fish fillet blocks for further 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.

0305.31.01.00Same rate: 35%

If dried, salted, or smoked instead of frozen

Processed fillets via drying/salting move to heading 0305, excluding fresh/chilled/frozen forms.

0304.89.10.20Same rate: 35%

If divided into pieces before freezing into blocks

Pre-divided pieces in blocks over 4.5 kg have a specific statistical suffix.

0302.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

If not filleted, just frozen whole or headed

Unfilleted frozen fish remain under heading 0302 for whole or simple preparations.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label shipments clearly as 'blocks for mincing' with exact weights; CBP often audits for compliance

Obtain import permits if from restricted waters; avoid pitfall of generic 'fillets' description leading to higher duties

Maintain cold chain integrity to prevent thawing, which could reclassify as fresh/chilled