Frozen Haddock Tail Fillets
Frozen tail-section fillets from haddock fish (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), a byproduct cut valued for uniform shape in fish sticks. Classified as 'other' under HTS 0304.72.5000 for frozen haddock fillets, distinct from whole or headed/gutted forms. Processing level confirms fish meat status.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If rock lobster or other unrelated
Irrelevant; but for true portions/steaks, could argue 0304.61 if cut into shapes beyond fillets.
If pre-fried or portioned for retail
Cooked or prepared haddock enters Chapter 16 prepared foods.
If not fully filleted
Partially processed whole haddock stays in 0303 by species.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify tail cut in entry summary to prevent reclassification as portions; obtain health certificates from EU/FAO exporters; monitor for IUU fishing regulations
Related Products under HTS 0304.72.50.00
Frozen Haddock Fillets
Skinless, boneless frozen fillets from haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), a gadid fish, packaged for retail sale. These fall under HTS 0304.72.5000 as 'other' frozen fillets of the Gadidae family, specifically haddock, not meeting criteria for higher statistical suffixes like IQF or treated varieties. They are distinct from fresh/chilled fillets in 0304.41 or whole fish in 0303.
IQF Frozen Haddock Loins
Individually quick frozen (IQF) haddock loins, which are thick center-cut fillets from Melanogrammus aeglefinus, vacuum-sealed for foodservice. Classified in HTS 0304.72.5000 as 'other' frozen haddock fillets, excluding explicitly enumerated forms like plain skinless in prior suffixes. Loins are a standard fish processing term for premium fillet cuts.
Frozen Skin-On Haddock Fillets
Frozen fillets of haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) with skin intact, typically used in ethnic cuisines or for specific recipes. HTS 0304.72.5000 covers these as 'other' frozen Gadidae fillets since they don't qualify for skinless or treated categories above. Chapter notes exclude pellets or human-consumption flours.
Block Frozen Haddock Fillets
Haddock fillets (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) frozen in large blocks for further processing into portions, common in institutional supply chains. Falls under 'other' in HTS 0304.72.5000 as frozen Gadidae fillets without individual quick-freezing or special prep noted. Excludes minced meat or pellets per chapter definitions.
Vacuum-Packed Frozen Haddock Fillets
Skinless haddock fillets from Gadidae family, vacuum-packed and frozen for extended shelf life in grocery trade. HTS 0304.72.5000 as 'other' frozen haddock, not qualifying for packaging-specific breaks. Packaging doesn't alter base classification per HTS structure.
Frozen Wild-Caught Haddock Fillets
Fillets from wild North Atlantic haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), frozen at sea for premium quality. 'Other' category in HTS 0304.72.5000 captures standard frozen haddock without organic or treated designations. Origin doesn't change HTS but affects quotas.