Frozen Silver Hake Fillet Blocks
Frozen blocks of skinned silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis) meat, divided into pieces and weighing more than 4.5 kg each, destined for industrial mincing into fish patties. Classified under HTS 0304.74.10.00 for its hake species from Merlucciidae, skinned preparation, block form, and processing purpose. Commonly used in seafood processing plants.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen in blocks 4.5 kg or less
Smaller block sizes of skinned frozen hake shift to the corresponding subheading for blocks ≤4.5 kg.
If fresh or chilled instead of frozen
Fresh or chilled skinned hake fillets classify under Chapter 3 fresh headings, not frozen.
If pre-minced and prepared
Minced hake products that are prepared or preserved move to Chapter 16 for processed fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide processor end-use certificates confirming the blocks will be minced or cut uniformly post-import
• Ensure FDA prior notice and fish/seafood import requirements are met, including species identification
• Avoid common pitfalls like improper labeling of block weights, which can lead to duty adjustments
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Frozen Skinned Hake Blocks for Mincing
Large frozen blocks of skinned hake (Merluccius spp.) fillets, each weighing over 4.5 kg, specifically imported for further processing into minced or ground fish meat of uniform size. This product falls under HTS 0304.74.10.00 due to its skinned state, block freezing, and intended use for mincing or cutting as per the heading description. It is from the Merlucciidae family, aligning with hake species.
Frozen Red Hake Processing Blocks
Skinned and piece-divided frozen blocks of red hake (Urophycis chuss), each over 4.5 kg, imported solely for grinding into uniform fish portions for fish sticks. This matches HTS 0304.74.10.00 precisely as frozen hake meat from specified families, in large blocks for industrial cutting. Ideal for further manufacturing.
Industrial Frozen Hake Meat Blocks
Large-scale frozen blocks (>4.5 kg) of skinned hake (Merluccius hubbsi) fillets, portioned for mincing into fishmeal alternatives or uniform cuts. HTS 0304.74.10.00 covers this as frozen, skinned, block-frozen hake imported explicitly for processing into uniform pieces. Used in foodservice manufacturing.
Frozen Argentine Hake Fillet Blocks
Skinned frozen blocks of Argentine hake (Merluccius hubbsi), each exceeding 4.5 kg, divided for subsequent grinding into consistent sizes for surimi production. Fits HTS 0304.74.10.00 for frozen hake blocks intended for mincing or uniform cutting from Merlucciidae. Sourced from South Atlantic fisheries.