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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled fillets of salmonids
Salmon family fillets use separate subheading; pollock remains Gadidae-specific.
If not for human consumption, e.g., industrial fillets
Fillets unfit for human food shift to Chapter 03 heading 0307 for unfit products.
If cooked, smoked, or preserved
Any cooking or preservation moves to Chapter 16 prepared fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with exact species and processing date; FDA requires prior notice for chilled seafood imports
• Avoid vacuum packaging if it risks anaerobic bacteria; use breathable ice slurry packing instead
• Confirm no binders or agglomeration to stay out of pellet definitions under chapter notes
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