Frozen Atlantic Cod Fillets
Frozen blocks of Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) fillets, skin-on or skinless, packed in bulk for foodservice. Classified under HTS 0303.63.00 as frozen whole cod fish excluding fillets of heading 0304, specifically Gadus morhua species from the Gadidae family.
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Alternative Classifications
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If processed into skinless, boneless fillets
Separated fish fillets and meat fall under heading 0304, excluding whole frozen fish of 0303.
If edible offal like livers or roe
Excludes edible fish offal from subheadings 0303.91-0303.99 as per hierarchy.
If cooked, prepared or preserved
Prepared or preserved fish moves to Chapter 16, not fresh or frozen whole fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via DNA testing or supplier certificates to confirm Gadus morhua, ogac, or macrocephalus
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Lacey Act declarations; include statistical note on shrimp but note applicability to fish traceability
• Avoid misclassification as fillets by ensuring blocks contain attached fish meat, not separated fillets
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Frozen Pacific Cod Whole Fish
Whole frozen Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) fish, ungutted or headed/gutted, typically used for further processing. Falls under HTS 0303.63.00 for frozen cod species of Gadus macrocephalus from Gadidae family, excluding fillets.
IQF Frozen Cod Loins
Individually quick frozen (IQF) cod loins from Gadus morhua, back muscle portions with skin off. Under HTS 0303.63.00 as frozen cod excluding true fillets of 0304, retaining whole fish structure.
Frozen Headed and Gutted Cod
Frozen H&G (headed and gutted) Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), primary form for at-sea processing. HTS 0303.63.00 applies to frozen Gadidae cod species, excluding fillets and offal.
Bulk Frozen Cod Blocks
Glazed frozen blocks of whole or H&G Gadus ogac cod, packed in 20kg master cartons for industrial use. Classified HTS 0303.63.00 for frozen cod of specified Gadus species.
Frozen Gadus Ogac Whole Fish
Rare frozen whole Gadus ogac (Greenland cod), ungutted, from Arctic waters for specialty markets. HTS 0303.63.00 specifically includes Gadus ogac as defined cod species.
Skin-On Frozen Cod Portions
Frozen skin-on cod (Gadus morhua) natural cut portions, not mechanically separated. Under 0303.63.00 as frozen whole cod fish, precluding 0304 fillet classification.