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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the liver or roe is separated and considered edible offal
Edible fish offal like capelin roe falls under 0303.91, separate from whole or minimally processed fish.
If skinned, boned, or further processed into fish sticks or portions
Any fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304 excludes whole or simply dressed frozen fish.
If imported fresh or chilled rather than frozen
Fresh/chilled capelin uses Chapter 03 heading 0302, with frozen specifically in 0303.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide processing certificates showing only heading/gutting to distinguish from fillets (0304) or offal
• Ensure cold chain integrity with temperature logs to meet FDA import standards for frozen seafood
• Label net weight accurately, excluding ice glaze, to prevent valuation disputes at customs
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.
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.
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.