Fresh Chilled Nassau Grouper
Premium fresh chilled Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus), whole fish suitable for sushi-grade markets, chilled not frozen. Precisely under HTS 0302.89.50.61 for other chilled grouper excluding fillets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen whole or dressed
Freezing changes from chilled (0302) to frozen fish heading 0303.89 for other species.
If dried, even if not salted/smoked
Dried grouper (e.g., for snacks) moves to heading 0305, per chapter structure.
If sold as steaks or chunks
Cut into steaks/loins classifies as other fish meat under 0304, not whole chilled fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Check CITES Appendix II status for Nassau grouper; obtain non-detriment finding from origin
• Use vacuum-sealed bags in chilled containers; provide lab tests for histamine levels
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