Fresh Chilled Atlantic Monkfish
Fresh or chilled Lophius americanus (Atlantic monkfish) whole or minimally processed, sourced from Northeast Atlantic fisheries. HTS 0302.89.50.67 specifically covers monkfish species fresh or chilled, excluding fillets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as skin-on fillets
Monkfish loins or skin-on fillets are explicitly 'other fish fillets' in 0304.82.
If from Argentine hake fisheries
Certain hake species like Merluccius hubbsi classify under 0302.82, distinct from Lophius.
If smoked or canned
Smoked or prepared monkfish products move to Chapter 16 preserved fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Source from MSC-certified fisheries for easier customs clearance and market appeal
• Declare exact species (e.g
• Lophius americanus) to match statistical suffix 50.67
• Avoid common pitfall of temperature excursions leading to frozen reclassification
Related Products under HTS 0302.89.50.67
Fresh Chilled Whole Monkfish
Whole fresh or chilled monkfish (Lophius spp.) including head, tail, and internal organs, typically weighing 5-15 pounds. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50.67 as fresh or chilled fish, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304, specifically for monkfish species.
Fresh Chilled Gutted Monkfish
Gutted fresh or chilled monkfish (Lophius spp.) with entrails removed but head and tail intact, prepared for market sale. Falls under HTS 0302.89.50.67 as it remains whole fish, not fillets or separated meat of heading 0304.
Fresh Chilled Head-Off Monkfish
Fresh or chilled monkfish (Lophius spp.) with head removed but body and tail intact, still considered whole fish for tariff purposes. HTS 0302.89.50.67 applies as it excludes only fillets and meat of 0304.
Fresh Chilled Dressed Monkfish
Dressed fresh or chilled monkfish (Lophius spp.), meaning scaled and basic cleaning done but not filleted, retaining whole fish form. Classified in HTS 0302.89.50.67 for other fresh/chilled fish live, fresh or chilled.
Fresh Chilled Blackfin Monkfish
Fresh or chilled Lophius budegassa (blackfin monkfish) caught in European waters, supplied whole to wholesalers. Fits HTS 0302.89.50.67 as other fresh/chilled monkfish, not processed into fillets or offal.
Fresh Chilled Monkfish for Sushi
Premium sushi-grade fresh chilled whole monkfish (Lophius spp.), super-chilled to -1°C for extended shelf life. Remains under HTS 0302.89.50.67 as fresh/chilled whole fish, prior to filleting.