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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If headless or skinned beyond simple gutting
Headless or significant meat separation classifies as 'other fish meat' under 0304.
If halibut or turbot species instead
Different flatfish like Reinhardtius hippoglossoides (Greenland halibut) use 0302.21.
If processed into flours, meals, or pellets
Ground plaice products fit for human consumption fall under heading 0309 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include declaration of wild-caught status and fishing permit numbers per Lacey Act to avoid seizures
• Use insulated containers with temperature recorders; CBP may test core temperature on arrival
• Separate from offal shipments to prevent contamination with 0302.91-0302.99 products
Related Products under HTS 0302.22.00.00
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.
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.
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.