Frozen Alaska Pollock Meat Blocks

Minced or chunked frozen Alaska pollock meat compressed into blocks over 6.8 kg, destined for industrial surimi production. Falls under HTS 0304.94.1090 for other frozen Alaska pollock fish meat in bulk immediate containers. Excludes retail-ready or pelletized forms per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+10.0%10%
🇲🇽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.

0304.94.10Same rate: 10%

If portioned into blocks ≤6.8kg for immediate use

Smaller portioned frozen blocks suitable for quick processing qualify under the immediate use subheading.

0309.90.10Higher: 35% vs 10%

If agglomerated into pellets with binders

Chapter notes define pellets (with binders) fit for human consumption under 0309, not unprepared fillets/meat.

0304.93.10Higher: 35% vs 10%

If fresh or chilled instead of frozen

Fresh/chilled Alaska pollock fillets shift to preceding temperature-based headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lab certification confirming no binders added to avoid pellet classification under heading 0309; declare exact net weight per container; watch for anti-dumping duties on certain pollock origins

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Frozen Alaska Pollock Fillets in Bulk Blocks

Frozen skinless Alaska pollock fillets packed in large bulk blocks weighing over 6.8 kg per container, typically used for further processing into fish sticks or surimi. Classified under HTS 0304.94.1090 as frozen other fish meat of Alaska pollock in immediate containers exceeding 6.8 kg. This meets the 'other' subheading for bulk packaging not specified elsewhere.

Frozen Skin-On Alaska Pollock Fillets Bulk

Bulk frozen Alaska pollock fillets with skin intact, packaged in heavy-duty immediate containers over 6.8 kg for foodservice or export processing. HTS 0304.94.1090 covers other frozen forms of this species not in retail packs. Skin-on distinguishes from skinless but remains 'other' bulk.

IQF Alaska Pollock Fillet Pieces Bulk

Individually quick frozen (IQF) irregular Alaska pollock fillet pieces in bulk boxes over 6.8 kg, for reprocessing into patties. Classified as other frozen fish meat under HTS 0304.94.1090 due to bulk packaging and non-retail form. IQF prevents clumping but retains bulk status.

Frozen Alaska Pollock Offcut Meat

Frozen meat from Alaska pollock trimmings and offcuts, bulk-packed over 6.8 kg for mince production. HTS 0304.94.1090 includes such other fish meat forms not fillets. Excludes flours or pellets per chapter exclusions.

Bulk Frozen Alaska Pollock Loin Blocks

Frozen Alaska pollock loins (boneless meat sections) in large blocks exceeding 6.8 kg, for slicing into portions. 'Other' frozen fish meat under HTS 0304.94.1090 for bulk industrial packs. Loins treated as meat, not specified fillets.

Frozen Alaska Pollock Fillet Trimmings Bulk

Trimmings from Alaska pollock fillet production, frozen in bulk over 6.8 kg containers for secondary uses like bait or mince. HTS 0304.94.1090 for other unspecified frozen meat. Low-value cuts but tariff-specific.