Frozen Pollock Fillets in Bulk Blocks
Frozen fillets of pollock (Pollachius spp.), cut from the fish and packaged in large bulk blocks weighing over 6.8 kg per immediate container, suitable for further processing into consumer products. This falls under HTS 0304.95.10.30 as frozen fish meat of the Gadidae family (other than Alaska pollock), in bulk containers exceeding 6.8 kg. It excludes fresh or chilled fillets and those in smaller retail packaging.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If whole or nearly whole frozen pollock
Whole frozen fish of Gadidae family (except Alaska pollock) are classified under heading 0303 for fresh/chilled/frozen fish, not processed fillets.
If in immediate containers weighing 6.8 kg or less
Frozen pollock fillets in smaller retail packs shift to immediate container subheading, changing from bulk industrial classification.
If cooked, coated or pre-fried
Prepared or preserved pollock fillets (e.g., breaded fish sticks) move to Chapter 16 for processed fish products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Pollachius) with documentation to distinguish from Alaska pollock (Gadus chalcogrammus)
• Ensure immediate containers weigh over 6.8 kg with contents; provide gross weight certificates to avoid reclassification to retail subheadings
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and prior notice requirements; test for contaminants common in Gadidae fish like heavy metals
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Frozen Pollock Fish Meat Blocks
Frozen minced or unfilleted pollock meat compressed into large blocks over 6.8 kg per container, used in fish sticks or surimi production. Classified under HTS 0304.95.10.30 for frozen Gadidae fish meat (pollock, not Alaska pollock) in bulk packaging. Not fit for human consumption as pellets per chapter notes.
IQF Frozen Pollock Fillets Bulk Packed
Individually quick frozen (IQF) pollock fillets packed in bulk master cartons with immediate liners over 6.8 kg total, for foodservice or processing. HTS 0304.95.10.30 applies to frozen fillets of non-Alaska pollock Gadidae in large industrial containers. Excludes minced meat or retail packs.
Frozen Saithe Pollock Loins Bulk
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Bulk Frozen Pollock Trimmings Gadidae
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