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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Argentine hake (Merluccius hubbsi)
Different Gadidae species like Merlucciidae hake in separate subheading 0303.53.
If breaded and pre-fried portions
Prepared/breaded fish portions become Chapter 16 prepared/preserved products.
If sold as set with sauce packets
Fish not elsewhere specified, prepared for retail sale in sets, may qualify under 0307 retail packs.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Precise photos/specs showing bone/skin retention prevent reclass to 0304 fillets
• Traceability from vessel to freezer essential for sustainability certifications
• Avoid partial thawing; refreezing evidence flags quality issues
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 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.