Frozen Skinned Pacific Cod Fillet Blocks
Large frozen blocks exceeding 4.5 kg of skinned Pacific cod (Gadus macrocephalus) fillets, designed for industrial mincing into fish patties or uniform portions. Classified under HTS 0304.71.10.00 for its frozen block form and processing intent from Gadidae family. Commonly imported from Alaska for further U.S. food manufacturing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in smaller blocks under 4.5 kg
Frozen cod blocks weighing 4.5 kg or less shift to a different statistical breakout within the same cod heading.
If pre-minced or ground before import
Once processed into minced fish paste or formed products, it becomes prepared/preserved fish under Chapter 16.
If destined for fishmeal production as fillets
Fillets unfit for human consumption used in meal/pellet production classify under heading 0305 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments clearly as 'for mincing/processing' with weight declarations to avoid reclassification to retail fillet rates
• Conduct moisture and protein testing if challenged, as blocks must not exceed allowable drip loss under FDA seafood standards
• Monitor EU or Canadian origin quotas, as Pacific cod blocks may trigger additional tariffs or traceability requirements
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Frozen Skinned Atlantic Cod Blocks
Frozen blocks of skinned Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) fillets, each weighing over 4.5 kg, prepared for further processing into minced or uniform pieces. This product falls under HTS 0304.71.10.00 due to its specific form as frozen, skinned cod blocks destined for mincing or cutting. It is sourced from North Atlantic fisheries and used in fish stick production.
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.
Frozen Atlantic Cod Surimi-Grade Blocks
Skinned and block-frozen Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua) over 4.5 kg per unit, prepped for grinding into surimi base for imitation crabmeat. HTS 0304.71.10.00 covers these due to species, frozen block form, and explicit import for cutting/mincing. High-volume import for Japanese-style seafood processing.
Industrial Frozen Cod Block for Mincing
Heavy frozen blocks of skinned Gadus morhua cod fillets over 4.5 kg net weight, imported specifically for industrial mincing into fish fingers or burgers. This matches HTS 0304.71.10.00 criteria for frozen, skinned cod blocks intended for uniform size reduction. Used by large-scale U.S. seafood processors.