Fresh Chilled Dressed Lingcod
Dressed fresh or chilled lingcod, meaning scaled, gutted, and gilled but retaining head and full body shape. HTS 0302.89.50.64 applies to this Pacific rockfish relative as other fresh/chilled fish, distinct from fillets of 0304. Ideal for restaurants seeking minimal waste.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If dried, salted, or smoked but unfit for immediate consumption
Dried or smoked whole fish not ready-to-eat go to heading 0305.
If a different unspecified fish species
0302.89.50.64 is lingcod-specific; other unlisted fresh fish use broader 0302.99.
If processed into pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes place human-consumable pellets in 0309, but if further made into pasta-like products, it shifts to Chapter 19.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use insulated containers with ice or gel packs; provide chain-of-custody docs proving chill chain integrity
• Check for IFQ (Individual Fishing Quota) stamps from US or Canadian fisheries on origin paperwork
Related Products under HTS 0302.89.50.64
Fresh Chilled Whole Lingcod
Whole fresh or chilled lingcod (Ophiodon elongatus), ungutted and unprocessed except for removal of gills and viscera, typically weighing 5-15 pounds. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50.64 as fresh or chilled fish, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304, specifically for lingcod species. It remains in its natural form suitable for further processing or direct sale.
Fresh Chilled Head-Off Lingcod
Fresh or chilled lingcod with heads removed but otherwise whole, a common market form from Pacific fisheries. Falls under HTS 0302.89.50.64 as 'other' fresh or chilled fish specific to lingcod, excluding fillets or further processed meat. This preparation aids in shipping while keeping it classifiable as whole fish.
Fresh Chilled Lingcod Steaks
Cross-section steaks cut from fresh or chilled lingcod, including bone, but not separated fillets. Still classified under HTS 0302.89.50.64 as whole or essentially whole lingcod pieces, excluding pure meat of 0304. Popular for grilling in seafood markets.
Fresh Chilled Ungutted Lingcod
Live-caught fresh or chilled lingcod shipped whole and ungutted on ice for maximum freshness. HTS 0302.89.50.64 covers this pristine form of Ophiodon elongatus as fresh/chilled fish live, dead, or chilled excl. fillets. Preferred by high-end sushi suppliers.