Battered Pollock Fish Fillets

Individually quick-frozen battered pollock fillets feature a light batter coating for crispiness, commonly used in fast food. Classified under HTS 1604.19.51.00 for coated fish portions that are breaded or similarly prepared, excluding minced forms. This covers value-added seafood products for household or commercial frying.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡³China7.5%+35.0%42.5%
šŸ‡²šŸ‡½Mexico7.5%+10.0%17.5%
šŸ‡ØšŸ‡¦Canada7.5%+10.0%17.5%
šŸ‡©šŸ‡ŖGermany7.5%+10.0%17.5%
šŸ‡ÆšŸ‡µJapan7.5%+10.0%17.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

1604.19Same rate: 42.5%

If from Alaska pollock and not coated

Uncoated Alaska pollock preparations fall under a specific subheading for that species.

0303.43.00Lower: 35% vs 42.5%

If fresh or chilled, not prepared

Fresh pollock fillets stay in live, fresh, or chilled Chapter 3 headings.

1604.16Lower: 10% vs 42.5%

If the fish is skipjack or containing skipjack

Skipjack-dominant products have dedicated subheadings separate from 'other' fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide certificates of analysis for batter composition to confirm no prohibited additives per FDA regs

• Avoid common error of shipping in bulk consumer packs without retail-ready labeling, which may trigger reclassification

• Check for country-specific restrictions on pollock sourcing, especially from certain fisheries under MSC standards

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