Frozen Minced Pollock Fish Meat
Frozen minced fillets of pollock (Pollachius virens), packed in bulk containers over 6.8 kg, suitable for industrial food processing. This falls under HTS 0304.99.11.09 as other frozen minced fish meat in immediate containers exceeding 6.8 kg. It is not intended for direct human consumption as flour or pellets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not minced, whole fillets
Whole frozen Alaska pollock fillets classify under species-specific heading 0304.82, not minced 'other' category.
If in retail packages ≤6.8 kg
Retail-sized containers shift to 0304.99.31 series, excluding bulk immediate containers over 6.8 kg.
If cooked or prepared
Cooked or otherwise prepared minced fish meat moves to Chapter 16 prepared/preserved foods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify container weights exceed 6.8 kg to qualify for bulk classification; smaller packs shift to other subheadings
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure HACCP compliance for frozen seafood imports to avoid detentions
• Confirm species identification via scientific name to prevent misclassification as higher-duty fish
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