Salted Fish Heads
Salted heads from various fish species like snapper or grouper, preserved in brine or dry salt for human consumption. Classified under HTS 0305.79.00.00 as 'other' edible fish offal, excluding specific livers or roes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from herring
Herring offal has a dedicated subheading, pulling it from the general 'other' category.
If frozen instead of salted
Frozen fish fillets and offal fall under Chapter 3 heading 0304 for preserved states.
If dried and deemed a vegetable-like product by processing
Rarely, heavily processed dried offal might shift if marketed as dehydrated food.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide salinity proof (e.g
• lab tests) to confirm preservation method and avoid reclassification
• Declare exact fish species to comply with Lacey Act traceability requirements
• Watch for moisture content; excessive water may trigger fresh fish duties under 0302
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Dried Shark Fins
Dried shark fins are edible fish offal obtained from shark species, preserved by drying without salting or brining. They fall under HTS 0305.79.00.00 as 'other' edible fish offal, distinct from whole fish or fillets in headings 0302-0304.
Dried Fish Maws
Dried swim bladders (maws) from fish like croaker or eel, a delicacy used in soups, preserved solely by drying. HTS 0305.79.00.00 covers these as 'other' edible fish offal, not fitting specific liver/roe subheadings.
Brined Fish Tails
Fish tails from species like tuna or salmon, preserved in brine for edibility, classified as 'other' edible offal under HTS 0305.79.00.00.
Smoked Fish Guts
Edible fish intestines and guts smoked post-cooking, from whitefish or similar, under 'other' offal in HTS 0305.79.00.00; smoking process included per heading scope.
Salted Cod Tongues
Salted tongues extracted from cod fish, a traditional edible offal product preserved in salt. Fits HTS 0305.79.00.00 as 'other' fish offal, not specific to livers.
Dried Tuna Bellies
Dried bellies from skipjack or yellowfin tuna, edible offal prized in Asian cuisines. HTS 0305.79.00.00 for 'other' dried fish offal.