Fresh Chilled Sander (Sander lucioperca)
Sander, commonly known as pike perch, is a freshwater predatory fish prized for its firm white flesh and mild flavor. This product is fresh or chilled whole fish, excluding fillets or other meat of heading 0304, specifically classified under HTS 0302.89.50.13 as pike perch from freshwater sources.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen whole
Frozen pike perch shifts to Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen fish, excluding fillets.
If processed into skinless fillets
Fish fillets, fresh or chilled, without skin fall under heading 0304, separate from whole fish.
If other freshwater perch species like yellow perch
Statistical suffix distinguishes pike perch specifically from other perch varieties in the same freshwater category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fish species identification via scientific name (Sander lucioperca) and obtain certificates of origin to confirm freshwater sourcing
• Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature below 4°C to qualify as 'fresh or chilled' and avoid reclassification as frozen
• Check for any country-specific restrictions on freshwater fish imports and ensure no filleting has occurred to stay within heading 0302
Related Products under HTS 0302.89.50.13
Fresh Chilled Yellow Pike (Stizostedion vitreum)
Yellow pike, also known as walleye or yellow pikeperch, is a North American freshwater fish valued in gourmet cuisine for its delicate taste. Classified as whole fresh or chilled pike perch under HTS 0302.89.50.13, excluding any fillets or offal.
Fresh Whole Zander Fillet-Ready Pike Perch
Zander pike perch is a European freshwater species (Sander lucioperca) supplied whole and fresh/chilled, ready for filleting but not processed. It fits HTS 0302.89.50.13 as ungutted pike perch, live, fresh, or chilled, distinct from heading 0304 fillets.
Fresh Chilled Eurasian Pikeperch
Eurasian pikeperch (Sander lucioperca) is a premium freshwater fish harvested from lakes and rivers, delivered fresh or chilled in whole form. HTS 0302.89.50.13 covers this specific pike perch variety, ensuring exclusion of any filleted or processed meat.
Fresh Lake Yellow Perch Pike Hybrid
Hybrid yellow pike from freshwater lakes, akin to walleye, supplied ungutted and chilled for maximum freshness. Strictly classified as pike perch under HTS 0302.89.50.13 when whole and not filleted.
Chilled Whole Walleye Pike Perch
Walleye, a type of yellow pike perch from freshwater systems, chilled on ice for preservation without freezing. HTS 0302.89.50.13 applies to this whole fish, live or chilled, excluding any meat separations.