Bulk Frozen Atka Mackerel Blocks
Frozen blocks of whole Atka mackerel (Pleurogrammus monopterygius) for industrial processing, classified under HTS 0303.89.00.46. Excludes fish fillets; as frozen other fish from cold North Pacific waters.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into animal feed pellets
Post-processing into pellets unfit for humans directs to Chapter 23 as animal feed.
If crab or shrimp misdeclared with mackerel
Other frozen crustaceans under 0306; species-specific keeps Atka in 0303.
If tuna-like but processed and preserved
Prepared/preserved Atka would shift to Chapter 16 if cooked, unlike simple frozen.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Declare net weight excluding block ice glaze per CBP guidelines (typically 5-10% allowance)
• Obtain IUU fishing certificates for EU-sourced Atka to meet U.S. import rules
• Segregate from shrimp imports to avoid section 609 shrimp-specific inspections
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Frozen Whole Atka Mackerel
Whole frozen Atka mackerel (Pleurogrammus monopterygius), caught in the North Pacific, excluding fillets and meat of heading 0304. This product is classified under HTS 0303.89.00.46 as frozen other fish specifically identified as Atka mackerel, not processed into fillets or offal.
Frozen Head-Off Atka Mackerel
Frozen Atka mackerel with heads removed, presented whole excluding gills and entrails partially, under HTS 0303.89.00.46. Classified as other frozen fish not filleted, specific to Pleurogrammus monopterygius species from Alaskan waters.
Frozen Dressed Atka Mackerel
Frozen dressed Atka mackerel (guts removed, head-on or off), a premium North Pacific fish under HTS 0303.89.00.46. Excludes fillets; classified as frozen whole or minimally processed other fish of Pleurogrammus monopterygius.
IQF Frozen Atka Mackerel
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) whole Atka mackerel (Pleurogrammus monopterygius), ideal for retail, under HTS 0303.89.00.46. Frozen excluding fillets, as other fish not specified elsewhere in heading 0303.
Frozen Atka Mackerel for Sashimi
High-quality frozen whole Atka mackerel graded for sashimi use, Pleurogrammus monopterygius under HTS 0303.89.00.46. Remains as other frozen fish, excluding any filleting.