Frozen Silver Hake Loins
Frozen loins (boneless meat strips) from silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis), Merlucciidae, treated as fillets under tariff terms. HTS 0304.79.50.00 covers these as 'other' fish meat from the specified family.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If filleted but jack mackerel species
Different species families have separate frozen whole fish headings.
If frozen, then dried or dehydrated
Post-freeze drying moves to vegetables/legumes chapter for dehydrated meats.
If fresh/chilled hake fillets
Preservation state (fresh vs frozen) determines heading 0304.29 vs 0304.79.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Differentiate 'loins' from 'fillets' in descriptions but confirm both qualify under same code
• Maintain cold chain with calibrated temp recorders to prove frozen state on entry
Related Products under HTS 0304.79.50.00
Frozen Cod Fillets
Frozen skinless fillets from Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), a species of the Gadidae family, packed in bulk for foodservice use. This product falls under HTS 0304.79.50.00 as frozen fillets of Gadidae, specifically categorized as 'other' within the subheading for non-prime cuts or standard grades.
Frozen Haddock Fillets
Frozen fillets of haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) from the Gadidae family, typically skinless and boneless for retail packaging. Classified under HTS 0304.79.50.00 as 'other' frozen fillets of Gadidae, distinct from premium Alaska pollock.
Frozen Whiting Fillets
Frozen fillets of Pacific whiting (Merlangius merlangus), Merlucciidae family, commonly exported in block-frozen form for surimi production. Classified in HTS 0304.79.50.00 as other frozen fillets from listed families.
Frozen Blue Grenadier Fillets
Frozen fillets of blue grenadier (Macruronus magellanicus), Macrouridae family, a hoki-like deep-sea fish. Classified under HTS 0304.79.50.00 for other frozen fillets of grenadier/rat-tail families.
Frozen Hake Fillets
Frozen silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis) fillets from the Merlucciidae family, often used in fish sticks, provided skin-on or off. This fits HTS 0304.79.50.00 for 'other' frozen fillets of the specified deep-sea families.
Frozen Pollock Fillets (Non-Alaska)
Frozen fillets from blue pollock (Pollachius virens), a Gadidae species not qualifying as Alaska pollock, supplied in IQF format. Under HTS 0304.79.50.00 as 'other' Gadidae fillets beyond prime varieties.