Fresh Chilled Yellow Perch
Whole yellow perch (Perca flavescens), a North American freshwater fish, fresh or chilled. Classified in HTS 0302.89.50.34 as other freshwater fish not elsewhere specified.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from Great Lakes but frozen
Even freshwater perch, when frozen, goes to 0303.82 for specific perch species.
If processed into other fish meat
Heading 0304 covers perch fillets or meat under 'other' freshwater provisions.
If made into pellets with binder
Chapter note defines pellets (agglomerated) as 0309 products, not fresh fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use calibrated thermometers for chill verification; FDA may inspect for histamine in perch
• Declare scientific name on entry to confirm freshwater status vs. marine perch species
• Ensure no roe/liver separation, which could trigger 0302.91-99 offal subheadings
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