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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into skinless fillets
Skinless or skinned fillets of snapper fall under heading 0304 for fish fillets, shifting from whole/chilled fish in 0302.
If frozen whole
Frozen snapper, even whole, moves to heading 0303 for frozen fish, excluding fresh/chilled classifications.
If misidentified as non-Lutjanidae fish
Other fresh/chilled fish not specifically snapper would go to 0302.99, but Lutjanidae is distinctly enumerated here.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain CITES permits if applicable for overfished snapper species and ensure chain of custody documentation for freshness
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP regulations; provide lot traceability and temperature logs to prove chilled state upon entry
• Verify species identification via scientific name to avoid reclassification; common pitfall is confusing with groupers (0302.89 other)
Related Products under HTS 0302.89.50.58
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.
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.
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.