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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If containing edible offal like livers
Fish with included edible offal of subheadings 0302.91-0302.99 are directed to 0302.92.
If headed and eviscerated but skin-on
Other fresh/chilled fish meat with skin, not fillets, goes to heading 0304 subheading.
If processed into flours or meals
Flours, meals, and pellets fit for human consumption from fish are exclusively heading 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use ichthyological expert certification for zander identification to avoid disputes with similar perch
• Document weight and condition as 'whole' upon export to counter common reclassification claims at entry
• Beware of size limits; oversized fish might trigger different statistical reporting but same heading
Related Products under HTS 0302.89.50.13
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.
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 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.