Fresh Mangrove Snapper
Whole mangrove snapper (Lutjanus griseus) fresh from Caribbean reefs, chilled immediately post-harvest to preserve quality, not filleted or processed. Specifically classified in 0302.89.50.58 as chilled snapper of Lutjanidae family, excluding offal or fillets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen in blocks
Frozen snapper classifies under 0303.84 for other frozen fish of Lutjanidae, per chapter hierarchy.
If dried, salted, or smoked
Dried or salted fish heads to 0305, as 0302 is strictly fresh/chilled.
If live or in shells
Live fish or shellfish use separate subheadings; snapper is dead, finfish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use insulated containers with ice; document cooling process to differentiate from frozen imports
• Provide NOAA fishery certificates if from regulated US waters; avoid pitfalls like undeclared antibiotics
• Label with exact species to prevent blending with other reef fish under broader 0302.89 categories
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Fresh Red Snapper Fillets
Whole fresh red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) caught in the Gulf of Mexico, delivered chilled on ice, excluding any filleted portions or other fish meat. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50.58 as fresh or chilled snapper from the Lutjanidae family, not processed into fillets (heading 0304) or offal.
Chilled Lane Snapper Whole
Fresh lane snapper (Lutjanus synagris) harvested from Atlantic waters, packed in ice for chilling without freezing, presented whole with head and scales intact. Falls under 0302.89.50.58 for other fresh or chilled snapper (Lutjanidae), distinct from fillets or offal.
Chilled Silk Snapper
Deep-water silk snapper (Lutjanus vivanus) caught fresh and chilled on vessel, delivered whole for market sale. HTS 0302.89.50.58 applies to this Lutjanidae species as other fresh or chilled fish, not fillets or offal.
Chilled Dog Snapper
Whole dog snapper (Lutjanus jocu) chilled post-catch from tropical waters, intact for retail display. 0302.89.50.58 covers this fresh/chilled Lutjanidae fish, separate from processed forms.
Fresh Yellowtail Snapper
Whole yellowtail snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus), a Lutjanidae species, harvested fresh off Florida Keys and chilled for transport. Classified under 0302.89.50.58 for fresh/chilled snapper excluding fillets and offal.