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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If still alive upon import
Live fish, including lingcod, fall under heading 0301 regardless of species.
If further prepared or preserved but not elsewhere specified
Complex preparations not fitting fresh/chilled or frozen go to 0308.
If canned or jarred as prepared product
Prepared or preserved lingcod shifts to Chapter 16 heading for fish pastes or fillets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include catch certificates to trace from vessel to port, satisfying CBP anti-IUU rules
• Maintain strict temperature control under 0°C but above freezing to avoid freeze classification
• Avoid pitfall of declaring as 'live' (0301) if rigor mortis has set in
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 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.