Fresh Chilled European Plaice Whole Fish
Whole fresh or chilled Plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), a flatfish from the Pleuronectidae family, typically weighing 0.5-2 kg per fish. This product is classified under HTS 0302.22.00.00 as fresh or chilled flatfish, specifically plaice, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304. It is sold ungutted or gutted for retail or foodservice use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen, regardless of processing state
Frozen plaice, even whole or gutted, transfers to Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen fish, not fresh/chilled.
If processed into fillets or other fish meat
Fillets, steaks, or meat from plaice fall under heading 0304, explicitly excluded from 0302.
If from a different flatfish species like flounder or sole
Other flatfish species (e.g., Paralichthys dentatus) are classified under 0302.91, while only Pleuronectes platessa is specifically 0302.22.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Maintain cold chain documentation (below 4°C) to prove 'fresh or chilled' status and avoid reclassification as frozen (0303)
• Provide scientific name confirmation (Pleuronectes platessa) and origin certificates to comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Lacey Act
• Avoid common pitfalls like shipping gutted fish without clear 'not filleted' declaration to prevent misclassification under 0304
Related Products under HTS 0302.22.00.00
Gutted Fresh Plaice with Head On
Fresh or chilled plaice that has been gutted but retains head, tail, and skin, meeting the definition of whole fish under heading 0302. This specific flatfish (Pleuronectes platessa) is imported for European cuisine markets. Classification remains 0302.22.00.00 as it is not filleted or turned into other fish meat.
Ungutted Wild-Caught Chilled Plaice
Whole ungutted plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) caught in the North Atlantic, packed in ice for chilled transport. This raw, fresh product fits HTS 0302.22.00.00 as chilled flatfish excluding fillets, ideal for sushi-grade or whole roasting preparations.
Head-Off Gutted Chilled Plaice
Chilled plaice with head removed but body intact, gilled, and gutted for reduced waste. Still qualifies as whole fish under HTS 0302.22.00.00 since not filleted; common in wholesale seafood markets.
Ice-Packed Fresh Plaice for Retail
Fresh plaice packed on ice in styrofoam boxes for supermarket display, whole with scales intact. Classified under 0302.22.00.00 for chilled plaice, ensuring short shelf life and freshness for consumer markets.