Bulk Frozen Vendace Whitefish Meat

Frozen meat from vendace whitefish (Coregonus albula), filleted, in industrial 25 kg bags. Classified as HTS 0304.99.11.83: frozen whitefish, bulk over 6.8 kg, not minced. Pellets definition does not apply.

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.

0306.94.00.00Same rate: 35%

If just fish sticks or portions, cooked

Simple cooking elevates to Chapter 3 heading for cooked fish preparations.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If frozen but considered vegetables—no, for fish it's 0304

Incorrect; alternatives stick to fish headings.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm 'other fish meat' vs fillets via photos in entry docs if questioned

EU-origin whitefish may need CITES if certain populations; check appendices

Use refrigerated containers; temperature excursions can lead to spoilage refusals

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