Fresh Chilled White Sturgeon
White sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus) is a large freshwater and anadromous species farmed or wild-caught, typically sold fresh or chilled ungutted. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50.49 specifically for sturgeon as other fresh or chilled fish, excluding fillets and not as human-consumable pellets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Whole frozen sturgeon is covered under heading 0303 for frozen fish, distinct from fresh/chilled.
If eviscerated sturgeon for sturgeon caviar production
Livers and roe of sturgeon shift to heading 0305 for fish livers, roes, and milt.
If prepared or preserved, not fresh/chilled
Preserved sturgeon products like smoked or canned fall under Chapter 16 prepared foods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure CITES export permits due to sturgeon's Appendix II listing; maintain temperature logs below 4°C for chill compliance; label with exact species to prevent confusion with caviar-bearing sturgeon
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