Skinned, whether or not divided into pieces, and frozen into blocks each weighing over 4.5 kg, imported to be minced, ground or cut into pieces of uniform weights and dimensions

HTS code 0304.89.10 covers frozen fish fillets, specifically those skinned, weighing over 4.5kg in blocks, and destined for further processing like mincing or cutting. This code is used for importing these large-format fish blocks—typically duty-free for standard trade partners—as raw material for food production, falling within the broader category of fish and seafood products in Chapter 3.

Detailed information for HTS Code 0304.89.10

This section of the Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers fish fillets and other fish meat, whether minced, fresh, chilled, or frozen. Specifically, code 0304.89.10 applies to skinned fish fillets frozen in blocks weighing over 4.5 kg, destined for further processing into minced, ground, or uniformly sized pieces. Several statistical suffixes exist within this code to specify the type of fish, including ocean catfish, pickerel, sauger, and various types of perch, or “other” if not specifically listed; importers should select the suffix that most accurately describes the fish being imported. Remember to consult the chapter notes for exclusions and additional U.S. and statistical requirements that may apply.

Chapter	Chapter 3 - Fish and crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates
Section	Section I - Live Animals; Animal Products

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General Duty

Free

Standard trade partners (NTR)

Special Duty

N/A

Eligible FTA or preference programs

The general duty rate for HTS code 0304.89.10 and its subdivisions is free, indicating no standard tariff applies to imports from all countries. Special rates are not specified, meaning preferential trade agreements or programs (like FTAs) may offer reduced or zero duty rates if eligibility requirements are met. All imports under this code and its subdivisions are reported in kilograms. The subdivisions (0304.89.10.10 through 0304.89.10.90) all share the same duty structure as the main code, inheriting the free general rate and potential for special/FTA benefits based on the importer's country of origin and applicable trade agreements.

Rate of Duty (Column 2): 2.8¢/kg

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Code subdivisions

0304.89.10.10

Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen: > Frozen fillets of other fish: > Other: > Skinned, whether or not divided into pieces, and frozen into blocks each weighing over 4.5 kg, imported to be minced, ground or cut into pieces of uniform weights and dimensions > Ocean catfish (wolf fish)

0304.89.10.15

Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen: > Frozen fillets of other fish: > Other: > Skinned, whether or not divided into pieces, and frozen into blocks each weighing over 4.5 kg, imported to be minced, ground or cut into pieces of uniform weights and dimensions > Pickerel

0304.89.10.20

Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen: > Frozen fillets of other fish: > Other: > Skinned, whether or not divided into pieces, and frozen into blocks each weighing over 4.5 kg, imported to be minced, ground or cut into pieces of uniform weights and dimensions > Sauger

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0304.89.10.25

Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen: > Frozen fillets of other fish: > Other: > Skinned, whether or not divided into pieces, and frozen into blocks each weighing over 4.5 kg, imported to be minced, ground or cut into pieces of uniform weights and dimensions > Perch: > Atlantic ocean perch

0304.89.10.30

Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen: > Frozen fillets of other fish: > Other: > Skinned, whether or not divided into pieces, and frozen into blocks each weighing over 4.5 kg, imported to be minced, ground or cut into pieces of uniform weights and dimensions > Perch: > Other ocean perch

0304.89.10.35

Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen: > Frozen fillets of other fish: > Other: > Skinned, whether or not divided into pieces, and frozen into blocks each weighing over 4.5 kg, imported to be minced, ground or cut into pieces of uniform weights and dimensions > Perch: > Other

0304.89.10.90

Fish fillets and other fish meat (whether or not minced), fresh, chilled or frozen: > Frozen fillets of other fish: > Other: > Skinned, whether or not divided into pieces, and frozen into blocks each weighing over 4.5 kg, imported to be minced, ground or cut into pieces of uniform weights and dimensions > Other

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Chapter & section notes

Chapter notes

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes CHAPTER 3 FISH AND CRUSTACEANS, MOLLUSCS AND OTHER AQUATIC INVERTEBRATES I 3-1 Note 1. This chapter does not cover: (a) Mammals of heading 0106; (b) Meat of mammals of heading 0106 (heading 0208 or 0210); (c) Fish (including livers, roes and milt thereof) or crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, dead and unfit or unsuitable for human consumption by reason of either their species or their condition (chapter 5); flours, meals or pellets of fish or of crustaceans, molluscs or other aquatic invertebrates, unfit for human consumption (heading 2301); or (d) Caviar or caviar substitutes prepared from fish eggs (heading 1604). 2. In this chapter the term "pellets" means products which have been agglomerated either directly by compression or by the addition of a small quantity of binder. 3. Headings 0305 to 0308 do not cover flours, meals and pellets, fit for human consumption (heading 0309). Additional U.S. Note 1. Certain fish, crustaceans, molluscs and other aquatic invertebrates are provided for in chapter 98. Statistical Note 1. Imports of shrimp or products of shrimp are subject to the provisions of section 609 of Public Law 101-162 of November 21, 1989 (16 U.S.C. 1537 note). Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes I 3-2

Section notes

SECTION I LIVE ANIMALS; ANIMAL PRODUCTS I-1 Notes 1. Any reference in this section to a particular genus or species of an animal, except where the context otherwise requires, includes a reference to the young of that genus or species. 2. Except where the context otherwise requires, throughout the tariff schedule any reference to "dried" products also covers products which have been dehydrated, evaporated or freeze-dried. Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes I-2 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States Revision 29 (2025) Annotated for Statistical Reporting Purposes

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