Bulk Frozen Pollock Surimi for Imitation Crab
Frozen surimi derived from minced Alaska pollock meat, packed in bulk 20 kg drums for manufacturing imitation crabmeat. This product matches HTS 0304.94.10.05 due to its frozen state, specific species, minced form as surimi, and container size over 6.8 kg. It's essential fish protein paste before final shaping and flavoring.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from other fish species like hake
Surimi from non-Alaska pollock species uses different species-specific subheadings within frozen other fish meat.
If salted, dried, or smoked in addition to freezing
Meat preserved by salting, drying, or smoking, even frozen, moves to Chapter 2 headings.
If formed into shaped products like imitation shrimp
Pasta or couscous-like fish preparations shift to Chapter 19 if further processed into ready-to-eat forms.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'surimi from Theragra chalcogramma' and net weight; obtain prior notice via FDA system
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'fish paste' which may trigger reclassification
• Test for histamine levels in frozen seafood imports
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Frozen Alaska Pollock Surimi Blocks
Large frozen blocks of surimi made from minced Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), processed into a paste-like fish meat product. Classified under HTS 0304.94.10.05 as frozen minced surimi from Alaska pollock in bulk or immediate containers over 6.8 kg, used primarily as a base for imitation seafood. It fits the definition of other frozen fish meat, specifically surimi from this species.
Industrial Frozen Alaska Pollock Surimi Paste
Minced and frozen surimi paste from Alaska pollock in immediate bulk containers weighing over 6.8 kg, designed for industrial food processing. HTS 0304.94.10.05 covers this as frozen other fish meat, minced surimi specifically from Theragra chalcogramma in large packaging. Distinguished from retail packs by size and lack of consumer-ready form.
Frozen Minced Surimi from Wild Alaska Pollock
High-quality frozen surimi produced from wild-caught minced Alaska pollock (Theragra chalcogramma) in 15 kg bulk pails. This falls precisely under HTS 0304.94.10.05 for frozen surimi in oversized containers, as other fish meat. Used in premium imitation seafood like scallop or lobster analogs.
Bulk 10 kg Frozen Pollock Surimi for Foodservice
Frozen surimi from minced Alaska pollock packed in 10 kg immediate containers for institutional foodservice use. Classified in HTS 0304.94.10.05 because it exceeds 6.8 kg per container, is frozen minced fish meat specified as surimi from this species. Ideal for large-scale production of fish cakes or kamaboko.