Pollock Fish Puddings
Steamed pollock fish puddings are molded mixtures of flaked pollock, rice flour, and spices, preserved without oil. This HTS 1604.20.30.00 covers such 'puddings' as other prepared fish excluding those in oil or specific species like tuna.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| šØš³China | Free | +35.0% | 35% |
| š²š½Mexico | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šØš¦Canada | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| š©šŖGermany | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
| šÆšµJapan | Free | +10.0% | 10% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If made from crustaceans like shrimp
Shrimp-based balls or puddings move to Chapter 16 heading 1605 for molluscs and crustaceans.
If caviar substitutes from fish eggs
Products mimicking caviar from fish roe are in 1604.20.05.00, not standard fish meat puddings.
If dried, not moist-preserved
Dehydrated fish preparations without moisture fall under vegetables/fruits mixtures in Chapter 7.
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Import Tips & Compliance
ā¢ Use ISF filing 24 hours prior to loading for seafood to prevent holds at US ports
ā¢ Document processing steps to prove 'prepared' status vs. fresh fish in Chapter 3
ā¢ Avoid reclassification by ensuring no oil content exceeds trace amounts per subheading note
Related Products under HTS 1604.20.30.00
Tilapia Fish Patties
Ready-to-cook tilapia fish patties are blended tilapia with vegetables and spices, steamed or baked without oil addition. HTS 1604.20.30.00 includes these as 'other' fish cakes not in oil, per chapter notes excluding Chapter 3 species.
Perch Cakes
Yellow perch fish cakes are hand-formed from lake perch flakes, herbs, and minimal binders, frozen for retail. Under HTS 1604.20.30.00 as other fish cakes not in oil, aligning with prepared fish excluding fresh or oiled forms.
Salmon Fish Cakes
Canned salmon fish cakes are made from minced salmon meat mixed with breadcrumbs, potatoes, and seasonings, formed into patties and cooked. They fall under HTS 1604.20.30.00 as 'other' prepared fish in the form of cakes, not containing oil, distinct from tuna or herring preparations.
Cod Fish Balls
Frozen cod fish balls consist of ground cod blended with onions, herbs, and binders, rolled into balls and pre-cooked. Classified under HTS 1604.20.30.00 as fish balls, a pudding-like preparation not in oil, separate from caviar or Chapter 3 fresh products.
Haddock Croquettes
Pre-formed haddock croquettes are breaded and par-fried patties from minced haddock and potatoes, not immersed in oil. They qualify under HTS 1604.20.30.00 as fish cakes/patties in the 'other' not-in-oil category for prepared fish.
Mackerel Fish Puddings
Canned mackerel fish puddings feature emulsified mackerel meat set into pudding form, preserved dry without oil. This fits HTS 1604.20.30.00 for non-oil fish puddings, distinct from oil-packed mackerel in other subheadings.