Frozen Alaskan Cod (Gadus macrocephalus) Block
Frozen blocks of Alaskan Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus), whole fish frozen in large blocks for industrial portioning. HTS 0303.63.0090 covers this 'other' frozen cod form from Gadidae, not filleted.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If rock sole or other flatfish misidentified
Flatfish like rock sole have separate heading 0304 subheadings; cod is Gadidae roundfish.
If dehydrated after freezing
Frozen then dried vegetables/legumes analogy, but fish dehydrated goes to 0305 if not flour/pellet.
If processed into flour or meal for human consumption
Chapter note excludes flours/meals fit for human consumption from 0303-0308, to heading 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare block dimensions and fish count per block to customs for accurate duty assessment
• FDA prior notice required 2-8 hours pre-arrival for frozen fish blocks
Related Products under HTS 0303.63.00.90
Frozen Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua) Whole
Whole frozen Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) from the Gadidae family, typically weighing 1-5 kg per fish, preserved by freezing to -18°C or below. This falls under HTS 0303.63.0090 as 'other' frozen cod excluding fillets and offal, specifically Gadus morhua not further processed.
Frozen Greenland Cod (Gadus ogac) Dressed
Frozen dressed Greenland cod (Gadus ogac), meaning scaled, headed, gutted, and tailed, ready for market. This 'other' form fits HTS 0303.63.0090 for frozen Gadus cod excluding fillets and offal from Bregmacerotidae, Gadidae, etc.
Frozen Gadus morhua Cod Portions Unfilleted
Frozen cod (Gadus morhua) cut into large portions retaining bone/skin, not true fillets. 'Other' category under HTS 0303.63.0090 for frozen Gadidae cod excluding heading 0304 meat.
Frozen Gadus ogac Whole Round
Whole round frozen Greenland cod (Gadus ogac) ungutted, directly from catch. Fits HTS 0303.63.0090 as 'other' frozen cod from Gadidae family, excluding processed fillets.
Frozen Pacific Cod (Gadus macrocephalus) Scaled
Frozen scaled-only Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus), head/tail intact, minimal processing. HTS 0303.63.0090 'other' for such frozen Gadidae cod forms.
IQF Frozen Atlantic Cod (Gadus morhua) Whole
Individually quick frozen (IQF) whole Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) for retail. Remains under HTS 0303.63.0090 as frozen whole cod 'other', IQF doesn't change heading.