Iced Pacific Ocean Perch
Pacific ocean perch (Sebastes alutus) packed in ice for freshness, whole fish from Alaskan or Canadian waters. Classified precisely under 0302.89.5055 for ocean perch fresh/chilled, not fillets or offal as per hierarchy.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If headed and eviscerated fillets
Slight processing into fillets moves to 0304 for fish meat, even if chilled.
If for fresh/chilled rays or skates misidentified
Different species headings; ocean perch stays in 'other fish' but specificity matters.
If temporarily frozen then thawed
Legally frozen at any point may retain frozen classification despite thawing.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Comply with USFWS or NOAA sustainability certifications for Pacific stocks to ease entry
• Document ice packing timestamps to affirm chilled status under 0-4°C range
• Avoid bulk packaging that mimics frozen shipments, which could lead to higher duties
Related Products under HTS 0302.89.50.55
Fresh Chilled Rosefish Fillets
Whole fresh or chilled rosefish (ocean perch, Sebastes marinus), a cold-water species caught in the North Atlantic, excluding any fillets or processed meat. Classified under HTS 0302.89.5055 as other fresh or chilled fish specified as ocean perch, not fitting into headings 0304 or edible offal subheadings.
Chilled Atlantic Ocean Perch Whole
Fresh or chilled whole Atlantic ocean perch (Sebastes spp.), gutted or ungutted, sourced from sustainable North Atlantic fisheries. Falls under HTS 0302.89.5055 as specifically named 'ocean perch' in fresh/chilled form, excluding offal or fillets per chapter exclusions.
Fresh Norwegian Ocean Perch
Freshly caught Norwegian ocean perch (Sebastes norvegicus), delivered chilled on ice, excluding any filleting or meat separation. HTS 0302.89.5055 covers this specific species as 'other fish - ocean perch' in fresh or chilled state, distinct from general categories.
Gutted Chilled Ocean Perch
Whole gutted ocean perch maintained chilled for market sale, retaining head and tail intact. HTS 0302.89.5055 applies to this minimally processed fresh/chilled fish named as ocean perch, excluding further breakdown into fillets.
Sustainable Faroese Ocean Perch Fresh
Fresh Faroese ocean perch from MSC-certified fisheries, chilled immediately post-harvest. Fits HTS 0302.89.5055 as specified ocean perch, fresh or chilled, outside fillets or offal scopes per chapter notes.