Frozen Pollock Fillets in Bulk Blocks from Mexico
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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Import Tips
• 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