Frozen Tilapia Surimi in Bulk 10kg Containers
Frozen minced tilapia fish meat processed into surimi, packed in immediate containers weighing over 6.8 kg each for bulk industrial use. Classified under HTS 0304.93.10.05 as frozen minced surimi from tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) in bulk packaging. This meets the chapter definition of fish meat, minced and frozen, specifically for surimi production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically processed as surimi
Frozen minced tilapia in bulk falls under general other frozen fish meat if lacking surimi agglomeration or binder per chapter notes.
If fit for human consumption as pellets
Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets suitable for human consumption from 0304-0308, shifting to heading 0309.
If cooked or prepared beyond mincing
Prepared or preserved fish products, even from tilapia, move to Chapter 16 if heat-treated or otherwise cooked.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fish species certification as tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) and ensure surimi processing complies with FDA seafood HACCP standards
• Provide documentation proving container weights exceed 6.8 kg with contents; common pitfall is misclassification due to retail packaging
• Check for anti-dumping duties on Asian tilapia imports and include prior notice via FDA import system
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