Frozen Skinned Greenland Cod Processing Blocks
Frozen skinned blocks of Greenland cod (Gadus ogac), each over 4.5 kg, skinned and divided for subsequent grinding into uniform fish portions for surimi. HTS 0304.71.10.00 applies to these Gadidae family blocks explicitly imported for mincing or cutting. Primarily from Arctic waters for industrial food processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported fresh in blocks
Fresh or chilled cod, even in large blocks for processing, falls under fresh fish headings in 0302.
If from hake species in Merlucciidae
Similar frozen skinned blocks from related Gadidae-adjacent families like hake classify separately.
If processed into flours or pellets for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours/meals fit for humans from 0304-0308, moving them to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Submit end-user statements from U.S. processors confirming intent for mincing to Customs for binding ruling if needed
• Ensure blocks are solidly frozen with no glazing over 15% by weight per FDA import requirements for seafood
• Avoid common pitfall of incomplete species identification; use scientific names (Gadus ogac) on docs to prevent delays
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Frozen Skinned Atlantic Cod Blocks
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Frozen Skinned Pacific Cod Fillet Blocks
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Frozen Atlantic Cod Surimi-Grade Blocks
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Industrial Frozen Cod Block for Mincing
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