Whole Scaled Blue Whiting in 1kg Retail Pack
Whole fresh chilled blue whiting (Micromesistius australis) that has been scaled but retains heads, viscera, and fins, packed in a 1kg foil tray for retail. Classified under HTS 0302.56.11.00 due to scaling, minimal processing, and container size under 6.8 kg.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in bulk containers >6.8kg
Larger immediate containers over 6.8kg gross weight are classified in 0302.56.21.00, not the retail subheading.
If cooked, smoked, or otherwise prepared
Prepared or preserved fish moves to Chapter 16, excluding fresh/chilled minimally processed under Chapter 3.
If considered edible offal rather than whole fish
Certain livers or roes from these families may classify as offal in 0302.91 if separated and edible.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label packages with 'fresh chilled' status, species name, and catch date to comply with FDA seafood HACCP and HTS freshness rules
• Avoid common pitfall of exceeding 6.8kg gross weight by weighing sample containers pre-shipment
• Obtain health certificates confirming no further processing beyond scaling for Gadidae family verification
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