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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Atlantic herring instead of capelin
Capelin is specifically enumerated; misidentification as herring would shift to that subheading for other frozen clupeoids.
If processed into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets from headings 0305-0308, directing them to 0309.
If cooked, prepared, or preserved rather than merely frozen
Prepared or preserved fish move to Chapter 16, excluding simply frozen whole fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific name (Mallotus villosus) via documentation to avoid misclassification
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and labeling requirements for frozen fish; include country of origin and harvest details
• Check for section 609 restrictions if sourced from regions with sea turtle bycatch issues, even though primarily for shrimp
Related Products under HTS 0303.89.00.58
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.
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.