Fresh Chilled European Plaice
European plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) from Pleuronectidae is a common North Atlantic flatfish with orange spots and mild flavor. Whole fresh/chilled form places it in HTS 0302.29.0190 as unspecified flatfish.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Atlantic salmon but frozen
Specific frozen flatfish like trout to 0303.21; plaice as 'other' follows parallel.
If smoked for retail sale
Smoked fish to 0305.4x for preserved products, end-use shift from fresh.
If containing roes
Fish with roes have separate subheading 0302.82; excludes pure whole fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with EU-US seafood trade agreements for origin verification to secure preferential duties
• Ensure no plastic packaging that could imply retail set, avoiding potential 0302 vs parts confusion
• Test for histamine levels in flatfish; high levels may require re-export per FDA
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