Pollock Fish Balls
Seasoned balls from Alaska pollock mince, popular in soups, packed dry in containers under 6.8 kg without oil. HTS 1604.20.25.00 includes these as preserved fish balls, 'other prepared fish'.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen whole pollock, unprepared
Unprocessed frozen fish heads/tails classify under fresh/frozen Chapter 3.
If sold as set with sauce
Kits with multiple components may fall under other prepared fish not specified.
If high breadcrumb content
Bread-based preparations shift to bakers' wares if not primarily fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use FDA prior notice for all seafood; specify processing method in entry docs
• Confirm no vegetable oil additives; pure fish preparations avoid reclass
• Monitor for Section 609 if any shrimp admixture in processing
Related Products under HTS 1604.20.25.00
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.
Surimi Fish Balls
Bite-sized balls made from surimi (fish paste), often flavored with crab or shrimp imitation, boiled or steamed, in non-oil containers ≤6.8 kg. Fits HTS 1604.20.25.00 as preserved fish balls, a common Asian prepared product.
Cod Fish Pudding
Creamy pudding molded from steamed cod flakes, milk, and seasonings, set in trays under 6.8 kg, not containing oil. HTS 1604.20.25.00 covers such preserved fish puddings as 'other prepared fish'.
Salmon Croquette Cakes
Pan-fried style cakes from canned salmon, breadcrumbs, and herbs, sealed in non-oil pouches ≤6.8 kg. As 'other' fish cakes not in oil, aligns with HTS 1604.20.25.00 for prepared salmon products.
Tuna Fish Patties
Ready-to-heat patties formed from skipjack tuna flakes, no oil, in retail trays ≤6.8 kg. Qualifies under HTS 1604.20.25.00 as tuna cakes/puddings, other prepared fish.
Crab Cake Imitation
Surimi-based imitation crab cakes, molded and steamed, non-oil packed ≤6.8 kg. Though crustacean-like, fish-based classifies under HTS 1604.20.25.00 as fish cakes.