Fresh Chilled Largemouth Bass
Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), a freshwater fish species native to North America, imported fresh or chilled whole. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50.28 as fresh-water bass, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304, and not processed into flours, meals, or pellets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen whole
Frozen freshwater bass shifts to Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen fish, excluding fillets.
If imported as fillets
Bass fillets or other fish meat fall under heading 0304, regardless of fresh/chilled state.
If processed into pellets fit for human consumption
Pellets from freshwater fish suitable for human consumption are classified in heading 0309 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fish is fresh or chilled (not frozen) and whole (not filleted) to qualify under 0302; provide temperature logs during transport
• Include species identification certificates and comply with FDA seafood HACCP and section 609 if applicable to avoid penalties
• Check for country-specific restrictions on invasive species like largemouth bass and ensure proper customs declaration
Related Products under HTS 0302.89.50.28
Fresh Chilled Smallmouth Bass
Smallmouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu), a popular freshwater game fish, supplied fresh or chilled excluding fillets. Falls under HTS 0302.89.50.28 for other freshwater bass, live, fresh, or chilled, not covered by headings 0305-0308 for processed forms.
Fresh Chilled Striped Bass
Striped bass (Morone saxatilis), often farm-raised in freshwater systems, imported fresh or chilled whole. HTS 0302.89.50.28 applies to this freshwater bass variety, excluding offal or processed pellets as per chapter notes.
Fresh Chilled White Bass
White bass (Morone chrysops), a freshwater temperate species, delivered fresh or chilled excluding meat or fillets. Specifically under HTS 0302.89.50.28 as other freshwater bass, distinct from processed products in headings 0305-0308.
Fresh Chilled Australian Bass
Australian bass (Macquaria novemaculeata), a freshwater-estuary fish imported chilled whole. HTS 0302.89.50.28 covers this as freshwater bass, fresh or chilled, not fitting flours or pellets definitions.
Fresh Chilled Black Sea Bass (Freshwater Variant)
Freshwater-adapted black sea bass (Centropristis striata), chilled and whole for market. Under 0302.89.50.28 as freshwater bass per trade descriptions, excluding heading 0304 products.
Fresh Chilled Rock Bass
Rock bass (Ambloplites rupestris), a small freshwater sunfish relative treated as bass, fresh chilled. HTS 0302.89.50.28 for other freshwater bass, whole and unprocessed.