HS Code for Frozen haddock

Frozen haddock (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) is classified under HS code 0303.64. This classification falls under Chapter 03 (Fish and crustaceans) and heading 0303, which covers fish, frozen, excluding fish fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304. The specific subheading 0303.64 is part of the group for fish of the families Bregmacerotidae, Euclichthyidae, Gadidae, Macrouridae, Melanonidae, Merlucciidae, Moridae, and Muraenolepididae. Haddock belongs to the Gadidae family. This code is used for whole fish, or fish that has been headed, gutted, or tailed, but has not been filleted. The distinction between 0303 and 0304 is critical; 0303 is for the "whole" form of the fish, whereas 0304 is for the meat removed from the skeleton. The freezing process must be sufficient to lower the temperature of the entire product to at least -18°C to meet international standards for frozen fish classification.

Products Included

• Frozen whole haddock
• Frozen headed and gutted (H&G) haddock
• Frozen haddock with fins removed
• Frozen haddock without tails
• Frozen haddock (round)

Common Misclassification

The most frequent misclassification for this product is HS code 0304.72, which is the code for frozen haddock fillets. If the bone has been removed and the meat is in fillet form, it must be moved to 0304. Another common error is using 0302.64, which is the code for fresh or chilled haddock. Additionally, if the haddock is smoked, it should be classified under 0305.49. Importers must also ensure they do not confuse haddock with Atlantic cod (0303.63) or Pollock (0303.67), as these closely related species in the Gadidae family have their own specific subheadings.

FAQ

What is the HS code for whole frozen haddock?

The HS code for whole frozen haddock, including headed and gutted versions, is 0303.64.

How is haddock different from cod in HS classification?

While both are in the Gadidae family, they have distinct subheadings; frozen cod is 0303.63, while frozen haddock is 0303.64.