Bulk Frozen European Hake (Merluccius merluccius) Fillet Blocks
Frozen blocks exceeding 4.5 kg of skinned European hake (Merluccius merluccius) fillets from the Merlucciidae family, imported solely for cutting into uniform pieces post-thaw. Fits HTS 0304.79.10.15 as frozen, skinned, heavy blocks of whiting species for further processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If hake of genus Merluccius bilinearis
Distinguishes North American hake species into separate statistical breakout under Gadidae frozen fillets.
If from families outside Bregmacerotidae etc., like non-Gadidae
Family restriction excludes; shifts to other frozen fish fillets not listed in 0304.79.
If formed into pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude pellets suitable for human food from 0304-0308, directing to heading 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments clearly as 'for mincing/processing only' with supporting affidavits to secure the lower-duty processing rate
• Avoid common pitfall of mixed species lots; segregate pure Merluccius spp. to prevent duty adjustments
• Obtain prior notice via FDA PNSI system and ensure IQF not used, as blocks must be solidly frozen units
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Processed-Ready Frozen Southern Whiting Blocks
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