Frozen Skinless Pickerel Blocks 20kg Net Weight
Large frozen blocks of skinless pickerel fillets, each over 4.5 kg, imported primarily for industrial mincing, grinding, or portioning into uniform sizes for fish sticks or patties. Classified under HTS 0304.89.10.15 as frozen other fish fillets in blocks destined for further mechanical processing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If unskinned fillets in blocks
Unskinned frozen fillets in processing blocks use a different skinned/unskinned subheading.
If pre-minced or ground before import
Prepared or preserved fish meat, including minced pickerel, shifts to Chapter 16 for processed products.
If imported as whole frozen pickerel fish
Whole frozen fish are classified under heading 0302, not as fillets or meat.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments clearly as 'for mincing/processing only' with exact block weights to justify the specific subheading
• Comply with USDA/NOAA traceability requirements for pickerel origin and ensure IQF-freezing certification if applicable
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient refrigeration logs during transit, which can lead to spoilage claims and duty adjustments
Related Products under HTS 0304.89.10.15
Frozen Pickerel Fillets in 10kg Blocks
Frozen, skinned pickerel fillets packed in blocks each weighing over 4.5 kg, specifically designed for further processing into minced or uniformly cut pieces. These fillets are sourced from freshwater pickerel (Esox species) and meet the HTS 0304.89.10.15 classification due to their frozen state, block packaging over 4.5 kg, and intended use for mincing or cutting.
Industrial Frozen Pickerel Fillet Blocks 15kg
Frozen blocks of skinned pickerel fillets weighing 15 kg each, divided into pieces but formed into large blocks for efficient mincing or uniform cutting in food processing plants. This product fits HTS 0304.89.10.15 precisely due to its frozen, skinned, block-over-4.5kg format imported explicitly for mechanical breakdown.
Bulk Frozen Pickerel Processing Blocks 8kg
Skinned and piece-divided pickerel fillets frozen into 8 kg blocks, intended for grinding or portion-cutting in commercial seafood operations. HTS 0304.89.10.15 applies to these large-format frozen products earmarked for industrial size reduction.
Frozen Chain Pickerel Fillet Blocks for Mincing
Frozen blocks exceeding 4.5 kg of skinned chain pickerel (Esox niger) fillets, whether whole fillets or pieced, imported to be ground or cut into consistent portions for further manufacturing. This matches HTS 0304.89.10.15 for pickerel-specific frozen processing blocks.