Frozen Croaker Fillets

Frozen Atlantic croaker (Micropogonias undulatus) fillets, trimmed and individually quick frozen (IQF). HTS 0304.99.91.92 applies to these other frozen fish fillets, minced not, beyond principal species. Adheres to definition of fish fillets as separated meat.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+35.0%41%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.99Same rate: 41%

If minced frozen fish meat

Minced fish explicitly separated from non-minced fillets in the tariff structure.

0304.92Lower: 16% vs 41%

If from Pacific salmon varieties

Salmon fillets have dedicated subheadings outside 'other' frozen fish.

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 41%

If processed into pellets fit for human consumption

Agglomerated pellets per chapter note definition shift to prepared foods in Chapter 19.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label packages with country of origin, species, and net weight per US Customs requirements

Test for histamine levels in scombroid species; croaker may require specific controls

Use correct statistical suffix based on catch origin to prevent CBP reclassification

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