IQF Frozen Wolffish Fillets

Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) skinless wolffish fillets from Anarhichas minor, preventing freezer burn and easing portion control. Falls under HTS 0304.89.50.45 for frozen fillets of ocean catfish (wolf fish), not minced or pelletized. Popular in European-style fish and chips or raw sushi applications.

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.

0304.81Lower: 10% vs 35%

If fillets of Nile perch, ocean perch, or similar specified fish

Certain frozen fillets have dedicated subheadings like 0304.81; wolffish defaults to 'other' ocean catfish.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If processed into pellets fit for human consumption

Per chapter notes, pellets for human food go to 0309 or Chapter 19 if flour-like, not 0304.

0304.99Lower: 16% vs 35%

If other frozen fish meat, minced or not fillets

Non-fillet frozen fish meat (e.g., chunks) classifies under 0304.99, separate from specific fillet codes.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label packages with 'IQF fillets' and species details; IQF doesn't alter classification but aids inspection

Monitor histamine levels in scombroid-risk fish—wolffish is low-risk but requires temperature logs during transit