Fresh Chilled Red Grouper Whole Fish
Ungutted fresh chilled red grouper (Epinephelus morio), a high-value reef fish, live or simply washed, not filleted. Fits HTS 0302.89.50.61 as chilled grouper, distinct from processed fish meat or offal.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for headed, eviscerated, or filleted forms
Processed beyond simple cleaning (e.g., gutted and headed) moves to heading 0304 as other fish meat excluding fillets.
If cooked or preserved
Prepared or preserved grouper (e.g., smoked or canned) classifies under Chapter 16 prepared foodstuffs, not fresh/chilled.
If ground into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Per chapter notes, flours/meals/pellets for human use go to 0309, excluding from 0305-0308 but applicable here post-processing.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain FDA prior notice and fish/seafood HACCP plan; label with country of origin and harvest date
• Use insulated boxes with ice packs for transit; inspect for parasites upon arrival to meet APHIS standards
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'generic reef fish' – specify 'grouper' for accurate 0302.89.50.61 stats
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