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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If bonito (Sarda spp.) fillets instead
Even within similar families, bonito has dedicated subheadings; mis-ID changes from Gadidae blue whiting.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare glaze percentage (typically <10% of total weight) separately to avoid overvaluation penalties
• Ensure glaze is potable water only; chemical glazes may trigger food additive scrutiny
• Test for histamine levels in frozen seafood to comply with FDA defect action levels
Related Products under HTS 0303.68.00.00
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.
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.