Chilled Pollock Fish Meat Blocks
Block-formed pollock meat from filleting trim, chilled without mincing or binders. Classified as 'other fish meat' under HTS 0304.53.0025 for pollock, ensuring no pellet formation per chapter definition.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If minced pollock meat
Minced fish meat has dedicated subheading separate from other fish meat.
If made into animal feed pellets
Pellets unfit for humans go to Chapter 23; human-fit to 0309 per notes.
If dried, smoked, or salted fillets
Preserved fish fillets move out of fresh/chilled to heading 0305.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document no binders added; chapter notes define pellets by compression/binders, risking reclass
• FDA import alerts common for Gadidae; pre-clear with entry filing and lab tests if needed
• Portion sizes must show non-minced nature to distinguish from heading 0304.9 minced meat
Related Products under HTS 0304.53.00.25
Fresh Pollock Fillets
Skinless, boneless fillets from Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), freshly caught and immediately chilled to preserve quality. Classified under HTS 0304.53.0025 as fresh or chilled fillets of pollock from the Gadidae family, excluding flours, meals, or pellets.
Chilled Skin-On Pollock Fillets
Pollock fillets with skin intact, chilled on ice immediately after filleting for sushi-grade quality. Falls under HTS 0304.53.0025 as chilled fish meat from pollock (Gadidae family), distinct from minced or frozen products.
Fresh Alaskan Pollock Loins
Boneless loins cut from Alaska pollock, fresh or chilled for premium markets. HTS 0304.53.0025 covers this as other fish meat (loins qualify as fillets/other meat) from pollock, Gadidae family.
Fresh Skinless Pollock Tail Fillets
Tail section fillets from pollock, skinless and fresh-packed on ice for restaurant supply. HTS 0304.53.0025 applies to fresh pollock fillets/other meat from specified Gadidae family.
IQF-Style Chilled Pollock Portions
Individually quick-frozen then thawed pollock portions, re-chilled for fresh market sale. Qualifies under HTS 0304.53.0025 if maintained chilled without refreezing indicators.
Fresh Wild-Caught Pollock Fillet Strips
Narrow strips cut from pollock fillets, fresh or chilled for further processing. HTS 0304.53.0025 includes such 'other fish meat' from pollock as long as not minced.