Fresh Chilled Pacific Cod (Gadus macrocephalus)
Whole fresh or chilled Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus), a cold-water fish from the Gadidae family native to the North Pacific. Classified under HTS 0302.51.0010 as 'other' cod varieties excluding fillets. Commonly imported gutted with head on for sushi markets or grilling.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If skinned and filleted
Skinless cod fillets are specifically under subheading 0304.84 for Gadidae fillets.
If from family Merlucciidae like hake
Similar looking hake (Merlucciidae) has separate heading 0302.71, distinguished by taxonomy not appearance.
If ground into flour or meal fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours/meals fit for human use from 0302-0308, moving to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide species-specific scientific name on invoices and labels to prevent misclassification with similar Gadidae like hake
• Comply with USDA/APHIS requirements if from aquaculture; wild-caught needs fishery certificates for sustainability
• Watch for reclassification if gilled/eviscerated beyond 'fresh'; excessive processing may shift to 0304
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