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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not frozen, just chilled
Fresh or chilled pollock offal (excl. fillets) classified under heading 0302 for non-frozen state.
If further processed into isinglass
Purified swim bladders become gelatin under Chapter 35 when extracted for food or pharma use.
If from specific species like plaice
Other flatfish offal has dedicated subheading 0303.22, separating from generic 'other' category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide moisture and protein analysis certificates to distinguish edible maws from industrial gelatin sources
• Use ISPM-15 compliant wooden packaging for bulk shipments to prevent quarantine issues
• Avoid declaring as 'fish stomachs' which could lead to misrouting to inedible waste categories
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