Frozen Skinned Whiting Fillet Blocks
Frozen blocks of skinned whiting (Merluccius spp.) fillets, each weighing over 4.5 kg, specifically imported for further processing into minced, ground, or uniformly cut pieces. These fall under HTS 0304.79.10.15 due to their Gadidae family classification, frozen state, skinless condition, block format exceeding 4.5 kg, and intended mincing use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis or Merluccius albidus)
Specific identification as silver hake shifts to a dedicated subheading within the same Gadidae frozen fillets group.
If unskinned or not in blocks over 4.5 kg
Skinned block requirement not met; moves to general 'other' frozen fillets of Gadidae family without processing intent specifics.
If fresh or chilled instead of frozen
Fresh/chilled whiting fillets classify under Chapter 03 heading for non-frozen state, changing from frozen fillets category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide documentation proving import intent for mincing/processing, such as buyer contracts or processor certifications, to justify 0304.79.10.15 classification
• Ensure blocks are skinless and over 4.5 kg net weight; verify with photos/weights to avoid reclassification to smaller fillet categories
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Section 609 if any shrimp contamination risk; test for antibiotics common in whiting sources
Related Products under HTS 0304.79.10.15
Industrial Frozen Whiting (Merluccius hubbsi) Blocks
Large frozen blocks (>4.5 kg) of skinned fillets from Argentine whiting (Merluccius hubbsi), a Merluccius species in the Gadidae family, destined for industrial mincing into fish sticks or patties. Classified under 0304.79.10.15 for its precise species, frozen skinless block form, and processing purpose.
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.
Processed-Ready Frozen Southern Whiting Blocks
Frozen skinless blocks over 4.5 kg of Southern whiting (Merluccius australis) fillets, Gadidae family, designed for industrial grinding into uniform portions. Precisely matches 0304.79.10.15 for skinned, block-frozen whiting imported explicitly for mincing or cutting.
Commercial Frozen Merluccius capensis Whiting Blocks
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