Salted Pollock Fillets in Brine
Fillets from Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus) preserved in a heavy brine solution with salt, not dried or smoked. Classified under HTS 0305.39.61 for other fish fillets in brine, excluding principal species.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fillets are from rock lobster or specific shellfish
Heading 0305.31 is reserved for fillets of rock lobster, differentiating by species.
If not filleted but whole or headed eviscerated
Unsplit fish products preserved by salting are under heading 0302, not fillets.
If ground into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Per chapter notes, flours, meals, and pellets for human use go to heading 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Provide lab analysis confirming salt content and absence of smoke to prevent misclassification
โข Ensure proper HACCP plans and FDA prior notice for seafood imports to avoid holds at entry
โข Check for anti-dumping duties on pollock from certain origins like Russia
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