Fresh Chilled Common Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
Whole fresh or chilled common carp (Cyprinus carpio), a popular freshwater fish native to Europe and Asia, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304. This product falls under HTS 0302.73.5010 as 'other' carp species within the specified genera, suitable for direct human consumption. It is typically imported gutted or ungutted for retail or foodservice.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into fillets
Fish fillets and other fish meat, even of carp species, are classified under heading 0304, not whole fish of 0302.
If frozen instead of chilled
Frozen carp (excluding fillets) moves to heading 0303, with parallel structure for carp species.
If ground into flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption
Per chapter notes, flours, meals, and pellets suitable for human consumption are covered by heading 0309, not 0302-0308.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific names and obtain certificates of origin to confirm Cyprinus spp. classification
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP requirements and ensure temperature logs for chilled shipments to avoid spoilage claims
• Avoid misclassification as fillets by importing whole fish only; check for edibility offal exclusion under 0302.91
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