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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sturgeon
Sturgeon falls under separate subheading 0303.81 for other frozen fish in Gadidae-related families.
If processed into fillets
Frozen fillets and other fish meat are reclassified to heading 0304, excluding whole fish.
If made into pellets fit for human consumption
Pellets agglomerated for human food move to heading 0309 per chapter notes, not 0303.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific name Theragra chalcogramma via lab testing to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and country-specific bans like section 609 for shrimp-related provisions if blended products
• Provide catch certificates and frozen chain-of-custody documentation to prevent holds at customs
Related Products under HTS 0303.67.00.00
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.
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.