• Species: Miichthys miiuy (Miiuy croaker / Chinese croaker / brown croaker), family Sciaenidae
• Lean, firm white fish — protein ~19.5 g / 100 g, fat low (~0.2–3 g / 100 g), ω-3 ~0.59 g / 100 g
• Thick, gelatinous flesh — holds shape in steaming, braising, and fish-ball processing
• Skin-on or skin-off; pin-bone-out (PBO) available — ready to cook
• IQF (free-flowing individual) or block frozen; glaze 0–20% (100% NW available)
• Both wild and farmed supply — MSC (wild) / ASC-BAP (farmed) matched to source
• HACCP, BRC, HALAL, ISO 22000, FDA/EU on request
• 24-month frozen shelf life at −18 °C; Northwest Pacific (FAO 61) origin

• Steaming (classic Chinese  — mild, succulent flesh)
• Pan-frying / shallow-frying
• Braising / red-cooking , holds gelatinous texture)
• Fish balls , surimi, and processed seafood
• Soups and hot pot; premium home and foodservice menus
• Retail fillets, foodservice portions, further-processing blocks

• Certifications: HACCP, BRC, HALAL, ISO 22000, FDA registration, EU approval available on request. MSC available for wild-caught; ASC / BAP / GLOBALG.A.P. available for farmed — matched to the actual source (legitimately applicable; see D2).
• Packaging: 10 kg carton (IQF or block), retail bags / vacuum portion packs on request; bulk pack available. Private-label OEM available.
• Shelf life: 24 months at −18 °C (unopened). HS code: 0304.89 (frozen fillets of other fish).

• Store at −18 °C or below. Avoid temperature fluctuation.
• Thaw under refrigeration or in cold water; drain before cooking. Cook thoroughly before serving.
• Shelf life: 24 months from production date under proper frozen storage.

A. Procurement / Trade

A1. What is the MOQ and lead time? MOQ is typically 1 × 20' reefer container (~10–14 MT in 10 kg cartons) or 1 × 40' reefer (~24–28 MT). Lead time ~15–30 days after order confirmation and deposit, subject to skin-on/off, PBO, IQF/block, and glaze. Main loading ports: Fuzhou / Xiamen / Qingdao, China.

A2. What incoterms and payment terms do you offer? We trade on FOB / CIF / CFR. Payment is typically T/T (30% deposit, 70% against B/L copy) or confirmed L/C at sight for qualified buyers.

A3. Can different products be mixed in one container, and do you offer OEM? Yes. Mixed loading with other frozen seafood items is available subject to compatible storage temperature and carton dimensions. We also support OEM, private label, and custom spec (skin-on/off, PBO, IQF/block, glaze %, packaging, labeling).

B. Documents / Compliance

B1. What documents accompany each shipment? Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, Health Certificate, Certificate of Analysis (COA), HALAL (if applicable), Certificate of Origin, and heavy-metal & microbiology analysis. EU-approved establishment number and FDA registration issued where required.

B2. Which certifications apply to this product? HACCP and HALAL as standard; BRC, ISO 22000, FDA registration, and EU approval available on request. For sustainability, MSC applies to wild-caught stock and ASC / BAP / GLOBALG.A.P. to farmed stock — confirm the source on your order (see D2).

B3. What is the country of origin and how is traceability managed? Country of origin: China (CN), from Northwest Pacific (FAO 61) wild fisheries or certified Chinese marine farms (e.g., Raoping deep-sea cages). Each carton carries a batch code tracing back to the catch/farm lot and processing records for full traceability.

C. Specs / Logistics

C1. What species and form are supplied? Species: Miichthys miiuy (Miiuy croaker / Chinese croaker), marine Sciaenidae. Form: fillet, skin-on or skin-off, with or without pin bones (PBO); loin / belly options on request.

C2. What freeze type and glaze apply? IQF (free-flowing individual) or block frozen; retail vacuum packs on request. Glaze: 0% (100% net weight) up to ~20%; 10%/15% midpoints.

C3. What packaging and shelf life apply? 10 kg carton (IQF or block); retail bags / vacuum portion packs on request; bulk available. Shelf life 24 months at −18 °C (unopened). HS code 0304.89 (frozen fillets of other fish).

D. Technical Clarification

D1. Which croaker is this, and how is it different from large yellow croaker / white croaker? This is Miichthys miiuy (Miiuy croaker / Chinese croaker), family Sciaenidae — distinct from large yellow croaker (Larimichthys crocea) and white / yellow croaker (Nibea albiflora), which are different Sciaenidae species with different price tiers and supply chains. Confirm the Latin name on the contract and invoice to receive the graded species you priced and avoid category substitution.

D2. Wild or farmed — which certification (MSC vs ASC/BAP) actually applies? Miiuy croaker has both wild-caught and farmed supply, so the correct cert follows the source: MSC applies to wild-caught stock; ASC / BAP / GLOBALG.A.P. apply to farmed stock (they certify responsible aquaculture). Unlike a 100%-farmed species (e.g., tilapia) or a 100%-wild species (e.g., squid), here the certification must match the actual origin — state wild or farmed on the order so we issue the right certificate and avoid a mismatch.

D3. IQF vs. block frozen, and what form options exist? IQF freezes individual fillets free-flowing — best for retail and precise portioning. Block frozen is a solid block, lower unit cost, ideal for foodservice and further processing (fish balls, surimi). Form options: skin-on or skin-off, pin-bone-out (PBO), loin or belly — all trimmed to spec.