U.S. imports of Whiting Fillets, Skinned, Frozen Blocks Over 4.5 kg (HS 0304791015) totaled $1.5M in August 2026, imported from 4 countries.
Importers of Whiting Fillets, Skinned, Frozen Blocks Over 4.5 kg paid $171K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 11.63% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Whiting Fillets, Skinned, Frozen Blocks Over 4.5 kg imports of $1.5M in August 2026 ran 91% above the year-to-date monthly average of $768K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataWhiting fillets of the genus Merluccius, skinned and packed in frozen blocks weighing more than 4.5 kg each for mincing, grinding, or uniform portioning, occupy this dedicated tariff line within the broader cod-family heading. South American hake — particularly Argentine and Chilean Merluccius species — is the dominant commercial form entering under this line, supplying US seafood processors with a cost-effective white fish base for minced and breaded products. The block-weight and processing-intent criteria mirror those applied to pollock block lines, and classification disputes often turn on whether the product is labeled and invoiced as Merluccius spp. versus a related genus. FDA prior notice and SIMP documentation are mandatory.
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Average import price $4.07/kg · 20 import shipments a month
Not necessarily. This line specifically covers Merluccius spp. (hake), which is the internationally recognized 'whiting' in trade. US retail markets sometimes label Pacific whiting (M. productus) or even unrelated species as 'whiting.' Importers must ensure the species on the commercial invoice matches Merluccius spp. to support this classification, as other species called 'whiting' may fall under different tariff lines.
While there is no formal end-use bond required in most cases, importers should retain purchase orders, processing agreements, or product specifications confirming that the blocks are destined for mincing, grinding, or cutting into uniform pieces. This documentation supports the classification in the event of a CBP post-entry audit or protest, particularly given that the over-4.5 kg block criterion and processing intent are both statutory elements of the tariff description.
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Statistical number 2 of 5 in subheading 030479
Statistical number 0304791015 · $1.5M of $4.0M
Imports
Imports
$1.5MYoY · free account
Low of 8 reported months · imports
Low · free accountThrough August 2026 · imports 8 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Argentina and Chile together supply 96% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Argentina 10.0%.
customs district
None recorded for this period.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030479 for those.
entry
Census publishes port breakdowns to the 6-digit level only. See HS 030479 for those.
rate provision · imports
None recorded for this period.