Frozen Headed and Gutted Alaska Pollock
Frozen Alaska pollock with heads and guts removed but otherwise whole, from the Gadidae family. Falls under HTS 0303.67.00.00 as it remains classified as whole frozen fish, not fillets or meat of 0304. Commonly imported for surimi production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Atlantic salmon instead
Different species like Atlantic salmon use subheading 0303.55, not Alaska pollock specific.
If skinned or boneless
Further processed beyond whole (e.g., skinless) shifts to other frozen fish meat in 0304.
If cooked and canned
Prepared or preserved forms move to Chapter 16, not fresh/frozen whole fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with exact processing state (H&G) and weight to match commercial invoices accurately
• Monitor for histamine levels in frozen Gadidae fish to meet FDA import alerts
• Use insulated containers to maintain -18°C or below throughout transit
Related Products under HTS 0303.67.00.00
Frozen Whole Alaska Pollock
Whole frozen Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) fish, ungutted and unprocessed beyond freezing, belonging to the Gadidae family. Classified under HTS 0303.67.00.00 as frozen fish excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. Used primarily for further processing into fillets or value-added products.
Frozen Dressed Alaska Pollock
Frozen dressed Alaska pollock, meaning scaled, headed, and eviscerated but retaining full shape as whole fish. HTS 0303.67.00.00 applies to this Gadidae species frozen whole, excluding fillet processing. Ideal for Japanese-style fish cakes.
IQF Frozen Alaska Pollock
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) whole Alaska pollock fish of Theragra chalcogramma, Gadidae family. Remains under HTS 0303.67.00.00 as frozen whole fish, not processed into fillets. Popular for retail thawing and cooking.
Block Frozen Alaska Pollock for Surimi
Block-frozen whole Alaska pollock packed in large frozen blocks, primarily destined for surimi mince production. HTS 0303.67.00.00 covers this Gadidae frozen fish as whole, excluding heading 0304 meat. Key ingredient in imitation crab.
Frozen Alaska Pollock Roe-On
Frozen whole Alaska pollock with roe intact, from Gadidae family. Classified in HTS 0303.67.00.00 as it qualifies as whole frozen fish, not separated offal or fillets. Roe adds value for Asian markets.
Frozen Wild-Caught Alaska Pollock Fillet Blocks
No, correction: whole fish in fillet blocks? Wait, blocks of whole small pollock. Actually: Block frozen whole wild-caught Alaska pollock for fillet processing. HTS 0303.67.00.00 for Gadidae frozen excluding 0304.