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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into skinless, boneless fillets
Frozen cod fillets and other fish meat fall under heading 0304, separate from whole or headed/gutted fish.
If edible cod liver or roe sold separately
Edible fish offal of Gadidae like cod livers moves to subheadings 0303.91-0303.99, excluding from whole fish classification.
If dried, even if previously frozen
Livers and roes of fish, dried, smoked, or salted are classified in heading 0305 regardless of prior frozen state.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Gadus morhua) with CITES or NOAA documentation to avoid misclassification
• Ensure blast-frozen to -18°C or below with proper cold chain certificates to meet FDA seafood HACCP requirements
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as fillets which shifts to HTS 0304; whole fish must retain head, tail, and viscera removed only if standard
Related Products under HTS 0303.63.00.90
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.
Frozen Pacific Cod (Gadus macrocephalus) Headed and Gutted
Frozen Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) prepared as H&G (headed and gutted) with gills and entrails removed, common for further processing. Classified under HTS 0303.63.0090 as 'other' frozen cod from Gadidae family, not fillets or offal.