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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If further processed into steaks or chunks
Any cutting into steaks or chunks beyond simple head removal makes it 'other fish meat' under 0304.
If livers separated as edible offal
Monkfish livers as edible offal classify under 0302.91, separate from whole fish.
If made into flour, meal, or pellets for human consumption
Processed into human-consumable flours or pellets shifts to heading 0309 per chapter notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document exact processing steps (e.g
• head removal only) to justify whole fish classification over parts
• Ensure ice-packed shipping manifests specify 'fresh chilled' status to avoid frozen duties
• Be aware of quota restrictions or antidumping duties on certain monkfish sources
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 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 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.
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.