Frozen Blue Whiting Fillets
Frozen blocks of blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) fillets, whole and unprocessed except for freezing, sourced from North Atlantic fisheries. Classified under HTS 0303.68.00.00 as frozen whole fish of the Gadidae family, excluding fillets which fall under heading 0304.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into skinless fillets
Frozen fish fillets of Gadidae family like blue whiting shift to heading 0304 as processed fish meat, excluding whole fish.
If consisting only of edible fish offal like livers or roe
Edible offal from blue whiting is excluded from 0303.68 and classified separately under subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
If cooked, prepared or preserved
Prepared or preserved blue whiting moves out of fresh/frozen Chapter 3 to Chapter 16 for processed seafood products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Micromesistius poutassou or australis) with certificates of origin to confirm Gadidae family classification
• Ensure product is frozen whole fish, not filleted, to avoid reclassification under 0304; provide freezing method documentation
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and labeling requirements; declare accurately to prevent penalties for offal misclassification
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Frozen Whole Blue Whiting (Micromesistius poutassou)
Frozen whole blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) caught in the Northeast Atlantic, presented ungutted and unfilleted for bulk import. Fits HTS 0303.68.00.00 as frozen fish of the Gadidae family, specifically blue whitings, not processed beyond freezing.
IQF Frozen Blue Whiting
Individually quick frozen (IQF) whole blue whiting (Micromesistius australis) from Southern Ocean fisheries, maintained intact without heading or gutting. HTS 0303.68.00.00 applies to frozen blue whitings of Gadidae family, excluding any filleted or offal products.
Bulk Frozen Blue Whiting Blocks
Large blocks of frozen blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) for industrial processing, frozen at sea immediately after catch. Classified in HTS 0303.68.00.00 for frozen Gadidae blue whitings, distinct from fillets or processed meat.
Frozen Southern Blue Whiting (Micromesistius australis)
Frozen whole southern blue whiting (Micromesistius australis) from Patagonian fisheries, supplied in 20kg master cartons. HTS 0303.68.00.00 covers both Micromesistius species as blue whitings within Gadidae, frozen excluding fillets.
Glazed Frozen Blue Whiting
Blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) individually glazed with freshwater ice to prevent freezer burn, frozen whole for retail packs. Remains under HTS 0303.68.00.00 as minimally processed frozen Gadidae fish, not a preserved product.