Frozen Silver Hake Loins
Frozen loins (boned strips) from silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis), Merlucciidae family, suitable for further processing. Classified under HTS 0304.95.90.00 for other frozen fish meat of the listed gadiform families.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from other fish families not listed
Frozen fish meat from non-gadiform families like tuna falls under the residual 0304.99.
If ground into pellets fit for human consumption
Pellets or flours from these fish, if human food grade, are in 0309 per chapter notes.
If specifically Alaska Pollock, excluded here
Chapter hierarchy explicitly excludes Theragra chalcogramma from this subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide FDA prior notice and fish import documentation confirming no mincing or processing beyond freezing
• Label with exact species and family to avoid misclassification into other gadiform subheadings
• Monitor EU or other origin restrictions on silver hake due to overfishing concerns
Related Products under HTS 0304.95.90.00
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.
Frozen Cod Fillets
Frozen fillets from Atlantic cod (Gadus morhua), Gadidae family, skinless and trimmed. HTS 0304.95.90.00 applies to other frozen meat from these gadiform families beyond Alaska Pollock.
Frozen Haddock Fillets
Frozen, boneless fillets from haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus), Gadidae family gadiform fish. Fits HTS 0304.95.90.00 as other frozen fish fillets/meat from excluded gadiform families.
Frozen Whiting Fillets
Frozen fillets of Pacific whiting (Merluccius productus), Merlucciidae family, often used in surimi production. Classified under HTS 0304.95.90.00 for other frozen gadiform fish meat.
Frozen Grenadier Fish Meat
Frozen meat blocks from roughy or grenadier (Macrouridae family), gadiform deep-sea fish. HTS 0304.95.90.00 covers other frozen products from these families.
Frozen Ling Fillets
Frozen skinless fillets from ling (Molva spp.), Moridae family gadiform fish. Falls under HTS 0304.95.90.00 as other frozen fish meat from listed families.