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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If filleted after gutting
Once filleted, even from H&G cod, it becomes heading 0304 fish meat excluding whole forms.
If cooked, prepared, or preserved post-freezing
Prepared or preserved fish of Gadidae, like cooked cod portions, shift to Chapter 16 prepared foodstuffs.
If identified as hake instead of cod
Other Gadidae like Merlucciidae hake have separate subheading 0303.82, differentiated by species taxonomy.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide detailed processing description (H&G specs) in commercial invoice to distinguish from whole or fillet forms
• Comply with US FDA Foreign Fishery Product Inspection Program; include lot traceability for Gadus macrocephalus
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.