Frozen Hake Fillets
Skinless, boneless fillets from hake (Merluccius spp.), a fish of the Merlucciidae family, frozen for preservation. This product falls under HTS 0304.95.90.00 as frozen fish meat from the specified gadiform families, excluding Alaska Pollock, and is not minced.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled, not frozen
Fresh or chilled hake fillets are classified under heading 0303 for unfrozen fish fillets.
If from Alaska Pollock (Theragra chalcogramma)
Frozen fillets of Alaska Pollock, even from Gadidae, have a specific subheading excluding them from 0304.95.
If cooked, smoked or otherwise prepared
Prepared or preserved fish fillets move to Chapter 16, not fresh/chilled/frozen of Chapter 3.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific name (e.g
• Merluccius) with certificates to confirm gadiform family classification
• Ensure proper cold chain documentation to prove frozen state upon import, avoiding reclassification as chilled
• Check for any country-specific quotas or sanctions on hake from certain origins
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Frozen Whiting Fillets
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Frozen Ling Fillets
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