Industrial Frozen Threadfin Bream Surimi
Frozen surimi from minced threadfin bream in 25 kg bulk bags, used in commercial chikuwa production. HTS 0304.99.11.04 covers this frozen minced surimi in over 6.8 kg immediate containers. Not a flour, meal, or human-ready pellet.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for fresh/chilled minced surimi
Non-frozen state directs to 0304.89 for other fresh/chilled fish meat.
If dried and further processed into pasta-like forms
Dried surimi products resemble noodles, classifying under Chapter 19 starches.
If frozen in vegetable-like blocks for imitation products
Imitation vegetable surimi may fall under frozen vegetables if marketed as such.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label with exact fish species and surimi grade (e.g
• SA, FA) for customs valuation
• Avoid retail labeling or consumer packaging to preserve industrial bulk status
• Confirm no binders added that could redefine as pellets under chapter notes
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Frozen Surimi Paste in Bulk Drums
Frozen minced fish meat processed into surimi paste, packed in bulk drums exceeding 6.8 kg, used as a base for imitation seafood products. Classified under HTS 0304.99.11.04 as frozen minced surimi in immediate containers over 6.8 kg. Meets chapter definition for fish meat, not fitting human consumption flours or pellets.
Frozen Pollock Surimi in 20 kg Tubs
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Frozen Hake Surimi Bulk Blocks
Minced hake fish meat formed into frozen surimi blocks over 15 kg each, destined for further processing into kamaboko. Falls under HTS 0304.99.11.04 for frozen other fish meat, minced surimi in bulk containers. Excludes pelletized forms per chapter notes.
Frozen Silver Surimi in 10 kg Pails
Surimi produced from frozen minced silver fish varieties, packed in 10 kg food-grade pails for export to manufacturers. Specifically under HTS 0304.99.11.04 as bulk frozen minced surimi over 6.8 kg. Processed fish meat, not end consumer product.