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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in pellet form fit for human consumption
Chapter notes direct human-consumable pellets from 0305-0308 to heading 0309.
If rock lobster or similar misidentified
Different species families have distinct headings; hake stays in gadiform section.
If further processed into pasta shapes post-import
Products like fish-based extruded shapes classify under prepared meals in Chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain binding ruling from CBP on processing intent if volumes are high to prevent audits
• Label packs clearly with net weight, species (Merluccius spp.), and 'not for direct retail'
• Ensure no binders added, as pellets would reclassify per chapter notes
Related Products under HTS 0304.74.10.00
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 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.
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.
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.