Frozen Pacific Hake
Pacific hake (Merluccius productus) from the Merlucciidae family, frozen whole. Classified under HTS 0303.69.00.00 for other frozen gadoid fish excluding fillets and offal. Widely used in surimi production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in blocks ≤4.5 kg each
Frozen fish blocks of 4.5 kg or less classified in subheading 0303.83.
If not frozen (fresh or chilled)
Fresh or chilled gadoid fish moves to heading 0302.
If ground into pellets fit for human consumption
Fish pellets for human food fall under heading 0309 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide catch certificates to demonstrate legal harvest from sustainable sources
• Ensure proper temperature documentation (-18°C or below) for frozen state compliance
• Label with country of origin and scientific name to prevent reclassification
Related Products under HTS 0303.69.00.00
Frozen Silver Hake
Silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis), a gadiform fish from the Merlucciidae family, frozen whole for preservation. This product falls under HTS 0303.69.00.00 as it is frozen fish from specified gadoid families, excluding fillets and offal. It is commonly used in seafood processing and retail.
Frozen Pollock
Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus), Gadidae family fish, frozen whole. HTS 0303.69.00.00 covers other frozen fish from gadoid families excluding fillets. Essential for fish sticks and surimi.
Frozen Blue Whiting
Blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou), Merlucciidae family, frozen whole fish. Falls under HTS 0303.69.00.00 as other frozen gadoid species excluding fillets and offal. Used in meal production and direct consumption.
Frozen Southern Blue Whiting
Southern blue whiting (Micromesistius australis), Merlucciidae gadiform, frozen. HTS 0303.69.00.00 for other frozen fish from listed families, not fillets. Common in pelagic fisheries.
Frozen Poor Cod
Poor cod (Trisopterus minutus), Gadidae family small gadoid fish, frozen whole. Covered by HTS 0303.69.00.00 for other frozen gadids excluding fillets/offal. Used in Mediterranean cuisine.
Frozen Norway Hake
Norway hake (Phycis blennoides), Moridae family gadiform, frozen. HTS 0303.69.00.00 applies to other frozen fish from chapter-specified families. Deep-sea species for gourmet markets.