Fresh Chilled Pacific Pollock Blocks
Block-frozen then thawed chilled Pacific pollock (Gadus macrocephalus), imported fresh/chilled as whole fish under HTS 0302.59.5010. Used in industrial food processing; must prove current chill state excludes 0304 meat.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported still frozen in blocks
Frozen blocks remain in 0303 frozen fish, not thawed to 0302.
If for industrial bait use, not food
Non-edible end use (bait) may shift to other prepared animal products.
If minced fish blocks fit for human consumption
Minced/chopped fish preparations go to 0309 per chapter exclusions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include thaw logs showing immediate chill post-block to qualify as 'fresh/chilled' not frozen
• Gadidae species ID via DNA testing recommended for CBP verification
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