Frozen Croaker Fillets

Frozen yellow croaker fillets (Larimichthys polyactis), a popular Asian whitefish. HTS 0304.89.50 for these other frozen fish fillets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.89Same rate: 35%

If eels

Eel fillets separated into 0304.89.40.

0303.83.00Same rate: 35%

If whole frozen

Whole frozen croaker under 0303; filleting moves to 0304.

0309.90.50Same rate: 35%

If unfit for human consumption pellets

Chapter notes exclude human-fit pellets from 0304-0308.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Antidumping scrutiny from China origins; use third-country processing proofs

β€’ Block-frozen in 15kg boxes standard; specify on invoice

β€’ Ensure no antibiotics per FDA import refusals

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