Fresh Chilled Blue Whiting Fillets in 500g Tray
Fresh chilled blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) that has been scaled with heads, viscera, and fins removed, packed in a vacuum-sealed tray weighing 500g gross. This falls under HTS 0302.56.11.00 as it is scaled but not otherwise processed (e.g., no cooking or freezing) and in an immediate container under 6.8 kg.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen instead of chilled
Frozen blue whiting in small containers shifts to heading 0303 for frozen fish, excluding fresh/chilled.
If unscaled but heads/v viscera/fins removed
Unscaled Gadidae fish fall under 0302.59, as scaling is the key differentiator in this subheading.
If further processed into skinless/boneless fillets
Fish fillets without skin/bone are classified in heading 0304, separate from whole or minimally processed fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fish is fresh or chilled (not frozen) via temperature logs and inspection certificates to avoid reclassification to Chapter 03 frozen fish headings
• Confirm immediate container gross weight ≤6.8kg with detailed packing specs; provide commercial invoice and bill of lading as proof
• Include scientific name (Micromesistius poutassou) and scaling confirmation on documentation to meet Gadidae family requirements
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