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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing fish eggs (roe)
Frozen fish with roe present are classified under 0303.82, separate from plain Atka mackerel.
If lightly smoked or dried during processing
Any drying, smoking, or salting moves product to heading 0305, excluding simple freezing.
If further processed into frozen fish meal
Mechanically separated or flaked fish unfit for direct consumption falls under Chapter 07 as frozen vegetables/legumes equivalent.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label packages clearly with 'Atka mackerel' and scientific name to prevent CBP reclassification
• Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature below -18°C for frozen status
• Check for additional duties under trade remedies specific to Atka mackerel from certain origins
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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
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IQF Frozen Atka Mackerel
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Bulk Frozen Atka Mackerel Blocks
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Frozen Atka Mackerel for Sashimi
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