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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh/chilled instead of frozen
Non-frozen gadoid fish classified under heading 0302.
If as fish offal or cuttings
Edible offal from these families goes to heading 0307.
If made into fish flour for food
Fish flours fit for human consumption move to 0309 or Chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Register with NOAA for seafood import monitoring program
• Avoid moisture loss documentation issues with proper glazing records
• Confirm exclusion of offal to stay in principal headings
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 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.
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 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.