Fish Cake Patties
Pre-formed patties made from minced white fish like pollock or cod, seasoned and steamed or fried, packed in airtight containers under 6.8 kg. Classified under HTS 1604.20.25.00 as 'other' prepared fish in the form of cakes, not in oil, for immediate consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If packed in oil
Fish cakes packed with their contents in oil fall under the 'in oil' subheading.
If containers exceed 6.8 kg
Larger immediate containers shift to the over 6.8 kg subheading for other prepared fish.
If frozen fillets, not processed into cakes
Minimally processed frozen fish fillets are classified under fresh/frozen Chapter 3 headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify container weight does not exceed 6.8 kg including contents to qualify for this subheading
• Provide species identification and processing details in documentation to avoid misclassification
• Ensure no oil packing; common pitfall is residue leading to reclassification under oil-packed codes
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Pollock Fish Balls
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