Industrial Frozen Haddock Fillet Blocks
Skinned haddock meat frozen in large blocks over 4.5 kg, divided into pieces suitable for further industrial breakdown into uniform fish sticks or patties. Classified under HTS 0304.72.10.00 because they are from Melanogrammus aeglefinus, frozen in qualifying blocks, and explicitly imported for mincing or precise cutting. Commonly used in fish processing plants for value-added products.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not intended for mincing but other processing
Skinned blocks without specific mincing import purpose fall under general skinned frozen haddock.
If pre-minced into fish sticks
Pre-processed into uniform pieces or sticks for human consumption moves to prepared/preserved fish in Chapter 16.
If fresh or chilled instead of frozen
Non-frozen haddock fillets are classified under fresh/chilled Gadidae in heading 0303.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include end-user letters from processors confirming mincing intent to support HTS 0304.72.10.00 classification
• Ensure cold chain compliance with temperature logs below -18°C to prevent thawing during transit
• Watch for misdeclaration as retail packs, leading to higher duties under consumer-sized headings
Related Products under HTS 0304.72.10.00
Frozen Haddock Blocks for Mincing
Large frozen blocks of skinned haddock fillets (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), each exceeding 4.5 kg, designed specifically for industrial processing into minced fish portions. These blocks are imported to be ground or cut into uniform weights and dimensions, fitting HTS 0304.72.10.00 due to their skinless state, block freezing, and intended further processing. They originate from Gadidae family fisheries in the North Atlantic.
Bulk Frozen Skinned Haddock for Fish Patties
Frozen blocks of skinned haddock fillets, each block over 4.5 kg, imported expressly to be ground into uniform portions for fish patties and burgers. This product matches HTS 0304.72.10.00 as it is from the specified Gadidae family, skinless, block-frozen, and designated for cutting into uniform dimensions. Sourced from sustainable fisheries for food manufacturing.
Frozen Haddock Processing Blocks
Skinned and piece-divided haddock frozen into oversized blocks (>4.5 kg) for industrial mincing into consistent fish mince used in sausages or ready meals. HTS 0304.72.10.00 applies precisely due to the species (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), skinless condition, block format, and declaration of import for uniform cutting/ground processing. Ideal for large-scale foodservice suppliers.