Frozen Pacific Cod Fillets Bulk Pack from China
Frozen skinless fillets of Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) in large bulk packaging over 6.8 kg per container for foodservice. HTS 0304.95.1020 applies to frozen Gadidae cod meat, excluding Alaska Pollock, in bulk form per statistical notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain species-specific certificates confirming Pacific cod to distinguish from Alaska Pollock exclusions
• Label containers clearly with net weight >6.8 kg to qualify for bulk subheading and lower duties
• Monitor for additives; binders could reclassify as pellets under Chapter 3 notes