HSChapter 03
Statistical number 5 of 7 in subheading 030495
Whole-muscle Atlantic cod meat, frozen and packed in bulk or immediate containers exceeding 6.8 kg, is the benchmark whitefish block format for the US foodservice and retail frozen-entrée industries. Unlike its minced counterpart (0304951010), this line requires intact muscle structure — typically presented as interleaved frozen blocks or IQF portions in master cartons. Iceland is the preeminent source of frozen cod blocks in global trade, and supply availability under this line tracks closely with annual North Atlantic quota decisions. FDA prior notice filing and HACCP documentation from the foreign processor are required for US entry.
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A frozen fish block is a compressed, interleaved slab of whole-muscle fish portions frozen into a uniform rectangular block, typically weighing 7–10 kg, used as a cutting blank for portion-controlled products. These blocks, when made from cod and packed in containers over 6.8 kg, are the classic product classified under 0304951020. The block format is distinct from minced or ground fish and must retain intact muscle fiber to qualify.
The 6.8 kg threshold is designed to separate industrial/foodservice bulk packs from retail-sized consumer packaging. Importers bringing in frozen cod in consumer retail packs (typically under 2 kg) would not meet this threshold and would classify under the residual NESOI line (0304959000) rather than 0304951020. Importers should confirm pack weights on commercial invoices to avoid misclassification.
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