Block Frozen Capelin
Capelin fish frozen in large solid blocks for bulk processing or bait use. HTS 0303.89.00.58 covers all frozen capelin forms excluding fillets and offal, including block-frozen whole fish. Typically glazed to prevent freezer burn.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If block contains only capelin fillets or meat, not whole fish
Heading 0304 specifically for frozen fillets/other fish meat, excluding whole fish.
If pre-cooked or prepared before freezing into blocks
Prepared/preserved fish, even frozen, classified in Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Glaze weight must not exceed 15% of total for proper dutiable value calculation
• Bulk shipments need phytosanitary certificates if treated as potential vectors
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'fillets' due to block processing appearance
Related Products under HTS 0303.89.00.58
Frozen Whole Capelin
Whole capelin fish (Mallotus villosus) frozen in their entirety, including heads, tails, and entrails, suitable for human consumption. Classified under HTS 0303.89.00.58 as frozen capelin, a specific type of other fish excluding fillets and offal. This covers the intact frozen fish as caught.
Frozen Headed and Gutted Capelin
Capelin fish frozen after heading and gutting, retaining the body for food use but excluding offal. Falls under HTS 0303.89.00.58 as frozen capelin not considered 'edible offal' since it's minimally processed whole fish. Common for roe extraction or direct consumption.
IQF Frozen Capelin
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) whole capelin fish, frozen separately for easy portioning without thawing the entire pack. HTS 0303.89.00.58 applies to all frozen capelin excluding fillets, including IQF form as it's still whole fish. Popular in retail bait and food markets.
Frozen Capelin for Roe Processing
Frozen whole capelin imported primarily for roe (masago) extraction, but classified as whole frozen fish. Under HTS 0303.89.00.58 since it's not separated offal or fillets; end-use doesn't change base classification. Common in sushi ingredient supply chains.