Chilean Sea Bass Whole Fresh Chilled
Whole fresh or chilled Chilean sea bass (Dissostichus eleginoides), gutted and gilled, marketed as Patagonian toothfish. Falls under HTS 0302.83.00.00 for fresh/chilled toothfish excluding fillets or offal of 0304. High-value fish prized in fine dining for its rich, flaky white flesh.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the whole fish is frozen
Whole frozen fish classified under 0303.83 for frozen toothfish.
If smaller size under 1kg
Albacore or bonito under 1kg may apply if misclassified, but toothfish uses specific subheading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with US seafood import monitoring under Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP); label with scientific name Dissostichus to confirm species
• Avoid temperature excursions above 4°C to maintain 'chilled' status
Related Products under HTS 0302.83.00.00
Fresh Chilled Patagonian Toothfish Fillet Blocks
Whole blocks of fresh chilled Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) fillets, skin-on or skinless, packed in bulk for wholesale. Classified under HTS 0302.83.00.00 as fresh or chilled toothfish excluding fillets of heading 0304, though often imported as intact muscle pieces not separated into individual fillets. Primarily sourced from Antarctic waters, valued for its buttery texture in gourmet seafood markets.
Antarctic Toothfish Head-Off Fresh Chilled
Head-off, eviscerated fresh chilled Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni), a larger species from sub-Antarctic waters. HTS 0302.83.00.00 covers fresh/chilled toothfish not as fillets of 0304; minimal processing preserves 'fresh or chilled' status.
Skin-On Patagonian Toothfish Loins Chilled
Fresh chilled skin-on loins from Patagonian toothfish, cut from the back but retaining skeletal attachment, not true fillets. Under HTS 0302.83.00.00 as chilled whole fish portions excluding 0304 meat. Popular in sushi and sashimi preparations.
Gilled and Gutted Toothfish Fresh Chilled
Fresh chilled Dissostichus spp. toothfish prepared as 3/4 trim (gilled, gutted, head optional). HTS 0302.83.00.00 for fresh/chilled excluding 0304 fillets; standard prep for air freight import.
Premium Chilled Toothfish for Sushi Whole
Whole fresh chilled toothfish specially handled for raw consumption, vacuum-packed. Classified HTS 0302.83.00.00 as chilled Dissostichus not fillets of 0304.
Patagonian Toothfish H&G Airfreight Chilled
Headed and gutted (H&G) Patagonian toothfish shipped chilled via air for maximum freshness. HTS 0302.83.00.00 applies to such minimally processed chilled toothfish.