Chilled Whiting Fillets
Fresh chilled fillets from Pacific whiting (Merluccius productus, Merlucciidae), deboned for surimi production or retail. HTS 0304.44.0090 for other Merlucciidae fillets not statistically separated.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen whiting fillets
Frozen state moves Gadiformes fillets to 0304.62 parallel structure.
If made into surimi-based products
Processed surimi from whiting heads to Chapter 16 prepared fish.
If other frozen fish fillets minced
Minced form changes from fillets to fish meat subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use blast chilling immediately post-catch to lock in fresh status
• Declare net weight of fillets only; exclude glaze or ice
• Avoid over-filleting; excessive processing risks parts classification
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