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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into blocks exceeding 4.5 kg
Frozen fish in blocks >4.5 kg total weight shifts to subheading 0303.82 for Gadidae excluding haddock.
If imported as skin-on fillets
Frozen haddock fillets fall under heading 0304 as fish fillets, not whole fish of heading 0303.
If only edible offal like livers or roes
Edible fish offal of Gadidae family classifies under 0303.91, separate from whole fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific name Melanogrammus aeglefinus via documentation to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and country-specific import alerts for frozen fish
• Provide catch certificates to meet sustainability regulations like MSC for haddock fisheries
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 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.
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.