Frozen Saithe Gadiform Fillet Blocks
Frozen skinned saithe (Pollachius virens, Gadidae) fillets frozen into blocks over 4.5 kg each, for industrial mincing or portioning. Precisely matches HTS 0304.79.10.90 for skinned, heavy frozen blocks of qualifying families imported to be processed. Key ingredient in European fish fingers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus)
Specific Gadidae species like haddock have dedicated subheadings outside generic 0304.79.
If imported whole, fresh or chilled
Whole fish in those states classify under 0302; filleting triggers 0304.
If canned after mincing
Post-import canning moves to prepared/preserved under Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• EU-sourced? Comply with IUU regulations via catch certificates
• Label blocks clearly as 'industrial use only' to differentiate from retail
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