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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from other fish families not listed
Only specified Gadidae families like Pollachius virens qualify here; others go to general frozen fillets.
If dried or dehydrated post-freezing
Dried fish meat shifts to Chapter 07 for vegetables/legumes but analogous for fish in some cases—no, fish drying is 0305.
If unskinned fillets in blocks
Skin-on versions have separate provisions within the coalfish heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use ISPM-15 compliant pallets for blocks to prevent wood packaging issues; declare net drained weight accurately
• Prepare for potential FDA prior notice and fish import inspections specific to Gadidae species
• Document supply chain to affirm no illegal fishing, aligning with traceability requirements
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.
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.