Frozen Croaker Fillets Large Container

Frozen Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias undulatus) fillets in industrial bulk packs over 6.8 kg, used in surimi production. Fits HTS 0304.99.11 for frozen other fish meat, emphasizing bulk non-retail format.

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.

0304.89.50Same rate: 35%

If minced fish meat

Minced frozen fish meat separates to 0304.89, distinct from whole fillets.

0302.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

If frozen whole or headed croaker

Unfilleted frozen fish remain in Chapter 03 heading 0302 for whole forms.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If processed into pellets fit for human consumption

Per chapter notes, pellets for human food go to 0309 or prepared foodstuffs in 1902.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include lot traceability docs for species verification, as croaker can be confused with protected drum fish

Avoid mixing fillet sizes that mimic retail cuts to prevent Customs reclass to smaller pack codes

Test for heavy metals; croaker from Gulf sources often requires contaminant analysis

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