Frozen Cod Heads
Frozen heads from Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), including eyes and gills, used primarily in soups, stocks, and Asian cuisines. Classified under HTS 0303.99.00.00 as frozen edible fish offal, excluding fillets and meat of heading 0304.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from Pacific salmon
Frozen Pacific salmon livers, roes and other edible offal fall under specific subheading 0303.91 for that species.
If processed into fish meal or pellets
Ground or pelletized fish offal unfit for direct human consumption moves to Chapter 5 for animal feeding stuffs.
If dried, not frozen
Dried fish offal like heads or maws shifts to heading 0305 for dried fish products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific name on invoices to comply with FDA seafood HACCP and avoid reclassification
• Ensure proper cold chain documentation showing temperature below -18°C to meet frozen import standards
• Label as 'edible fish offal' clearly; common pitfall is confusing with rendering by-products not for human consumption
Related Products under HTS 0303.99.00.00
Frozen Pollock Maws
Frozen swim bladders (maws) from Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus), prized in Chinese cuisine for soups. Fits HTS 0303.99.00.00 as other frozen edible fish offal.
Frozen Tilapia Offal Mix
Frozen mixture of tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) heads, viscera, and tails for pet food or stock bases. HTS 0303.99.00.00 covers this as other edible frozen fish offal.
Frozen Snapper Guts
Frozen viscera from red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus), used in ceviche marinades. HTS 0303.99.00.00 for other frozen edible fish offal.
Frozen Mackerel Heads
Frozen heads from Atlantic mackerel (Scomber scombrus) for smoking or broths. HTS 0303.99.00.00 classification.
Frozen Catfish Tails
Frozen tails from channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), used in Southern US stocks. HTS 0303.99.00.00.
Frozen Tuna Tails
Frozen tails from yellowfin tuna (Thunnus albacares), used in sashimi preparations or fish stock. Categorized as HTS 0303.99.00.00 for other frozen edible fish offal.