Fresh Chilled Pacific Cod from Mexico
Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) is a white-fleshed fish caught in cold North Pacific waters, typically sold whole, fresh or chilled on ice. It falls under HTS 0302.49.00.00 as it is neither a fillet nor from the specifically named species like herring or mackerel in the preceding subheadings. This classification applies to fresh or chilled whole fish excluding liver, roe, and other offal.
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Import Tips
• Verify fish species identity with scientific name (Gadus macrocephalus) via documentation to confirm HTS classification
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C to qualify as 'fresh or chilled' and avoid reclassification as frozen
• Obtain health certificates confirming no contaminants; watch for common pitfalls like mislabeling as a named species