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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Frozen lingcod, not fresh or chilled, shifts to Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen fish excluding fillets.
If processed into fillets
Lingcod fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304 are classified separately from whole fish.
If ground into flour, meal, or pellets fit for human consumption
Processed into edible flours, meals, or pellets moves to heading 0309 per chapter notes excluding them from 0305-0308.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific name Ophiodon elongatus via documentation to prevent misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide temperature logs showing maintenance below 4°C during transit
• Obtain health certificates confirming no contaminants; watch for Section 609 restrictions if any shrimp bycatch is involved
Related Products under HTS 0302.89.50.64
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.
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.