Fresh Chilled Witch Sole
Fresh chilled Witch sole (Glyptocephalus cynoglossus, Solea-related), a deep-water flatfish sold whole under HTS 0302.23.00.00. Known for mild flavor, excluding any fillet separation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Halibut (Reinhardtius spp.) instead
Halibut flatfish have dedicated subheading 0302.21 for precise species classification.
If frozen witch sole
Frozen equivalents use heading 0303 subheadings mirroring fresh structure.
If processed into human-grade flour
Flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption from sole are heading 0309 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Deep-sea origin requires catch zone declarations; avoid plastic packaging to prevent 'preserved' misclassification; test for histamine levels in chilled shipments
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