Frozen Gutted Haddock
Frozen haddock that has been eviscerated but retains head, tail, and backbone, commonly used for smoking or filleting. Classified under HTS 0303.64.00.00 as frozen whole or nearly whole haddock of the Gadidae family.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If headed and eviscerated (H&G)
Headed and gutted Gadidae fish may classify under 0303.55 if meeting specific presentation criteria.
If cooked or prepared, not raw frozen
Prepared or preserved haddock products move to Chapter 16, excluding simply frozen whole fish.
If fresh or chilled instead of frozen
Fresh/chilled haddock falls under heading 0302, parallel to frozen in 0303.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label clearly as 'gutted' vs. whole to distinguish from fillets and ensure proper HTS declaration
• Include processing records showing no filleting to avoid reclassification to heading 0304
• Comply with EU or US frozen fish temperature logs (-18°C or below) during import
Related Products under HTS 0303.64.00.00
Frozen Dressed Haddock
Frozen dressed haddock, meaning scaled, gutted, and gilled but otherwise whole. This traditional presentation of Melanogrammus aeglefinus is classified under HTS 0303.64.00.00 for frozen haddock.
Frozen Whole Haddock
Whole frozen haddock fish (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) caught from the North Atlantic, presented ungutted with head, tail, and fins intact. This falls under HTS 0303.64.00.00 as frozen fish of the Gadidae family, specifically haddock, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304.
Frozen Head-Off Haddock
Frozen haddock with head removed but body intact including backbone and tail, prepared for further processing. This product is specifically haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) under HTS 0303.64.00.00 for frozen Gadidae fish.
IQF Frozen Haddock Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) haddock portions cut from whole fish but retaining bone-in structure, not true fillets. Falls under HTS 0303.64.00.00 as frozen haddock excluding fish fillets of heading 0304.