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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled, not frozen
Fresh/chilled cod classified in heading 0302, distinct from frozen in 0303.
If filleted with bones in, destined for canning
Livers and roe of cod specifically under 0305; filleted forms shift if prepared.
If actually hake (Merluccius spp.) misidentified
Other Gadidae like hake under separate subheading 0303.82.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide commercial invoice detailing species, catch method, and EEZ origin for Customs clearance
• Maintain cold chain documentation showing -18°C or below to prevent quality issues at entry
• Label with country of catch to comply with US seafood import monitoring program (SIMP)
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