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.
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More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If livers retained inside
Edible offal separated or identifiable shifts to 0303.91 subheading.
If fillets dipped in batter, frozen
Prefried or coated fish under 0307, not plain frozen.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit NOAA Fish Online entry with harvest vessel details pre-arrival
• Inspect for complete gutting to exclude liver/roe qualifying for 0303.91
• Budget for potential USDA/APHIS inspection if mixed loads
Related Products under HTS 0303.63.00
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.
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.
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.