Fresh Chilled Yellow Perch
Yellow perch (Perca flavescens) is a freshwater fish commonly found in North American lakes and rivers, harvested and chilled for market. It falls under HTS 0302.89.50.25 as fresh or chilled freshwater perch, excluding fillets and offal, not otherwise specified. This classification applies to whole, ungutted or simply cleaned fish fit for human consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen rather than chilled
Frozen freshwater perch shifts to Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen fish, excluding fillets.
If processed into fillets
Filleted perch meat falls under heading 0304 for fish fillets and other fish meat.
If identified as halibut or specific salmonid
Certain named freshwater species like salmonids have dedicated subheadings under 0302.71.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure fish is chilled below 4°C with proper temperature logs to meet fish import safety standards
• Provide certificates of origin and harvest details to verify freshwater sourcing and avoid misclassification as saltwater species
• Watch for Section 609 compliance if any shrimp bycatch is involved in harvest; declare accurately to prevent seizures
Related Products under HTS 0302.89.50.25
Fresh Chilled European Perch
European perch (Perca fluviatilis), also known as redfin perch, is a popular freshwater species from Eurasian rivers and lakes, supplied whole and chilled. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50.25 as other freshwater perch, fresh or chilled, not fitting specific named categories. It is valued for its mild flavor in European cuisine.
Fresh Chilled White Crappie
White crappie (Pomoxis annularis) is a freshwater panfish from U.S. rivers and reservoirs, often marketed whole and chilled for sport fishing enthusiasts. It is classified in HTS 0302.89.50.25 as other freshwater perch-like fish, fresh or chilled. The 'perch' subheading covers similar percoid species in trade practice.
Fresh Chilled Walleye Perch
Walleye (Sander vitreus), known as walleye perch, is a prized freshwater gamefish from Great Lakes and rivers, shipped chilled ungutted. It fits HTS 0302.89.50.25 as other freshwater perch due to trade grouping in Percidae family. High demand for its firm white flesh.
Fresh Chilled Black Crappie
Black crappie (Pomoxis nigromaculatus) from North American freshwater systems is chilled whole for retail and restaurant use. HTS 0302.89.50.25 covers this as other freshwater perch, emphasizing its percoid family traits. It's a delicacy in Southern U.S. fried fish preparations.