Fresh Chilled Pilchards in Small Can
Pilchards (Sardina pilchardus variant), fresh/chilled scaled fish in immediate cans weighing 6.8 kg or less with contents, whole not filleted. HTS 0302.89.11.40 applies to these other retail-packed scaled fish excluding offal specifics. Fins or viscera may be removed.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as fish sticks or portions
Minimally processed into shapes or portions becomes other fish meat of 0304.
If specifically classified as 'Albacore'
Certain species like albacore tuna have dedicated subheadings.
If frozen after minimal processing
Freezing changes state from fresh/chilled to frozen vegetables/fish equivalents, but actually 0303 for frozen whole.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document scaling process with photos or certs if audited; maintain cold chain records under 4°C; declare as 'other' only if not matching principal species like salmon
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