Bulk Frozen Pacific Ocean Perch Meat Blocks

Frozen blocks of ocean perch meat from Pacific stocks, portioned for further filleting, in containers over 6.8 kg. Falls under HTS 0304.99.11.70 for other frozen fish meat, ocean perch, bulk packed, excluding minced forms. Adheres to pellet exclusion in chapter notes.

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.

0304.62.00Same rate: 35%

If other perch-like species such as yellow perch

Different perch species may fall under separate subheadings if not ocean-specific.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If dried, frozen legumes misdeclared as fish

Non-fish products cannot use Chapter 3; material composition dictates chapter.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain prior notice via FDA Prior Notice system for all seafood entries

Confirm no binders added to avoid pellet reclassification

Document chain of custody for sustainability claims if marketing as such