Commercial Frozen Merluccius capensis Whiting Blocks
Heavy frozen blocks (>4.5 kg) of skinned fillets from shallow-water hake (Merluccius capensis), a whiting species, for factory mincing into fish mince. Classed in HTS 0304.79.10.15 reflecting frozen Gadidae fillets in processing-ready skinless blocks.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If in vacuum-packed smaller portions
Not in bulk blocks over 4.5 kg; reverts to other frozen forms without the specific processing block criteria.
If only meat, not fillets
Fish meat separate from fillets heads to 0306 for other edible fish preparations.
If cooked or smoked post-freezing
Any preservation like cooking excludes from raw frozen fillets, entering prepared fish chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use AMS e211 declarations specifying block weights and mincing end-use to streamline CBP review
• Watch for overages in weight declarations; exact net weights prevent penalties
• Partner with certified processors; provide proof of US facilities geared for Gadidae block breakdown
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Frozen Skinned Whiting Fillet Blocks
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Bulk Frozen European Hake (Merluccius merluccius) Fillet Blocks
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