IQF Frozen Toothfish Fillet Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) uniform portions of Dissostichus spp. fillets, ideal for retail. Under HTS 0304.85.00.00 as frozen fillets specifically of toothfish, excluding minced or processed forms.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from herrings or anchovies
Other species like herring have separate frozen fillet subheadings.
If fresh frozen at sea
Fresh or chilled heading 0302 applies if not processed as standard frozen fillets.
If made into pellets for human consumption
Chapter note excludes pellets fit for human food from 0304-0308, moving to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use IQF-specific packing declarations; ensure no clumping to confirm fillet integrity
• Include lab tests for contaminants like heavy metals, mandatory for premium whitefish
• Avoid bulk packaging mislabeled as steaks; portions must derive from fillets
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