Frozen Atlantic Ocean Perch Loins Bulk Pack

Frozen loins (boneless meat strips) from Atlantic ocean perch, shipped in large bulk bags over 6.8 kg for industrial use. Classified under HTS 0304.99.11.70 as other frozen fish meat of ocean perch in bulk containers, distinct from minced or whole fish. Meets chapter notes excluding pellets fit for human consumption.

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.

0304.99Same rate: 35%

If minced fish meat

Minced ocean perch meat is separately classified under the minced subheading, not other fish meat.

1604.19.41Higher: 45% vs 35%

If cooked, coated or further prepared

Prepared or preserved fish moves to Chapter 16, excluding simply frozen fillets from heading 0304.

0304.99.11Same rate: 35%

If for other species like cod in similar bulk form

Specific species like cod have dedicated statistical suffixes, separating from the ocean perch breakout.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide catch certificates proving ocean origin to avoid misclassification as freshwater fish

Label with net weight to confirm over 6.8 kg per container

Watch for Section 609 compliance if any shrimp bycatch in processing