Smoked Alaskan Pollock Fillets
Thinly sliced and cold-smoked fillets from Alaskan pollock (Theragra chalcogramma), preserved through smoking without cooking. Classified under HTS 0305.49.40.20 as smoked pollock, a specific species in this subheading for smoked fish other than offal.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from other species like Atlantic cod
Smoked fish from species outside cod, cusk, haddock, hake (Urophycis) or pollock fall into the residual 'other' smoked fish category.
If frozen rather than smoked
Frozen fillets of pollock are classified in Chapter 03 heading 0304 for frozen fish, not the smoked provisions of 0305.
If cooked and ready for immediate consumption
Cooked pollock preparations exceed simple smoking and enter Chapter 16 as prepared or preserved fish products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with documentation like catch certificates to confirm pollock and avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide smoking process details for customs clearance
• Watch for Section 609 restrictions if any shrimp bycatch is involved in harvesting; obtain necessary certifications
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