Industrial Frozen Coalfish Meat Blocks
Skinned coalfish (Pollachius virens) meat frozen into blocks exceeding 4.5 kg each, designed for grinding into uniform fish burger portions in processing plants. This Gadidae family product is piece-divided prior to block-freezing for optimal yield in mincing operations. HTS 0304.73.10.00 applies to this exact presentation and intended industrial cutting.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported fresh and later frozen domestically
Fresh coalfish is under heading 0302; freezing after import changes nothing for initial classification.
If other presentation, like skin-on blocks
Non-skinned or unspecified frozen coalfish goes to residual Gadidae subheadings.
If processed into flours or pellets for human consumption
Post-mincing flours/meals fit for eating fall under heading 0309, per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Attach buyer letter of intent specifying mincing/grinding end-use to Customs for smooth clearance under this processing subheading
• Ensure cold chain integrity with temperature logs from -18°C or below to maintain frozen block status upon entry
• Avoid common pitfall of partial thawing/repacking, which could trigger reclassification as smaller pieces
Related Products under HTS 0304.73.10.00
Frozen Skinned Coalfish Blocks for Mincing
Large frozen blocks of skinned coalfish (Pollachius virens) meat, each weighing over 4.5 kg, imported specifically for processing into minced fish portions. This product from the Gadidae family is divided into pieces and block-frozen to preserve quality during transport for further uniform cutting. It falls under HTS 0304.73.10.00 due to its skinned state, block freezing over 4.5 kg, and intended mincing or grinding use.
Block-Frozen Saithe Coalfish Fillet Blocks
Frozen blocks of skinned saithe (Pollachius virens, aka coalfish) fillets from the Gadidae family, each block over 4.5 kg, prepared for industrial mincing into fish sticks or patties. The meat is skinless, portioned into pieces, and rapidly frozen in large blocks for efficient further processing. Classified under HTS 0304.73.10.00 for its specific form and processing intent.
Large Block Frozen Pollachius Virens for Portioning
Frozen blocks of skinned Pollachius virens (coalfish) meat, each over 4.5 kg, imported for cutting into uniform weight fish fingers or sticks. The fillets are skinless and block-frozen from Gadidae family catches for industrial food processing. This matches HTS 0304.73.10.00 for skinned, block-frozen, processing-destined product.