Chilled Head-Off Gutted Pollock
Head-off, gutted (HOG) pollock fish, fresh chilled, still classified as whole fish under Gadidae excluding 0304 fillets. HTS 0302.59.5010 applies as long as not further processed into meat/fillets. Common for surimi production preprocessing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If filleted after gutting
Any filleting removes from 0302 whole fish into 0304 fish fillets/meat.
If shipped with separate edible livers/offal
Edible fish offal like pollock livers classified separately in 0302.91+.
If processed into human-consumable pellets/flour
Pellets fit for human consumption excluded from 0302-0308 per chapter notes to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document HOG processing as minimal (no filleting) with photos/records to defend 0302 classification
• Test for histamine levels in chilled Gadidae fish; high levels may trigger FDA rejection
• Avoid bulk packaging confusion with fillets; use clear 'whole HOG fish' manifests
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