Frozen Pacific Hake Loins in Bulk
Frozen loins (boneless cuts) from Pacific hake (Merluccius productus), Merlucciidae family, shipped in immediate bulk containers over 6.8 kg. Ideal for industrial filleting or portioning. HTS 0304.95.10.90 covers other frozen fish meat from this family in large bulk packs.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If retail-packed in 6.8 kg or smaller containers
Container weight threshold separates bulk industrial from consumer retail classifications.
If imported as whole frozen fish
Whole frozen hake falls under 0302; only after filleting/meat separation does it enter 0304.
If from Atlantic cod (Gadidae) rather than hake
Different families within the group have separate subheadings like 0304.91 for cod.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include chain of custody documentation from vessel to processor for traceability under Seafood Import Monitoring
• Test for antibiotics and heavy metals; provide lab results to preempt FDA detention
• Confirm 'other' status by excluding any skin or bone content that might shift to fillet subheadings
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