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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into Livers and roe
Specific edible products like livers from these fish go to heading 0305.
If frozen Nile perch fillets
Nile perch has dedicated subheading, pulling from 'other' categories.
If further processed into pellets with binders for human food
Agglomerated pellets per chapter note shift to prepared foodstuffs in Chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lab tests for histamine levels, critical for scombroid-risk species in CBP exams
• Declare exact fillet yield percentage to match invoice weights accurately
• Avoid reclassification by confirming no binders added, per chapter note on pellets
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 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.
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.