Frozen Alaska Pollock Fillets

Frozen Alaska pollock fillets from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, which add to the landed cost relative to fillets sourced from non-Section-301 origins such as Canada or Indonesia. Many buyers have diversified sourcing toward Indonesian or Vietnamese processors as a result. Importers should work with a licensed customs broker to confirm the current Section 301 list status and any applicable exclusions before finalizing purchase contracts.

Classification under 0304751000 requires that the fillets be skinned and presented in frozen blocks weighing more than 4.5 kg. Both conditions must be met simultaneously. Individual quick-frozen (IQF) fillets, skin-on fillets, or blocks at or below 4.5 kg would fall under the NESOI line (0304755000). Importers should ensure that the commercial invoice and packing list clearly state the block weight and skinning status to support the declared subheading.