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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If identified as 'Albacore' or other specific heading fish
Only lingcod uses 0302.89.50.64; other species like tuna have dedicated subheadings.
If merely cleaned, salted, or in brine
Simple preservation methods beyond fresh/chilled move to heading 0307 for fish not elsewhere specified.
If Cooked or prepared lingcod products fall under Chapter 16 prepared/preserved fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label packages clearly with species, weight, and 'head-off' status to match invoice descriptions exactly
• Comply with USDC NOAA traceability requirements for West Coast groundfish like lingcod
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as fillets if entrails remain; retain gutting records
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 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.
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.