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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen
Frozen monkfish shifts to Chapter 3 heading 0303 for frozen fish, excluding fillets.
If processed into fillets
Monkfish fillets, fresh or chilled, fall under heading 0304 as fish fillets and other fish meat.
If heads, tails, or offal separated for human consumption
Edible offal separated from the body would classify under other subheadings in 0302.99, not the whole fish monkfish category.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific naming (Lophius spp.) and obtain certificates of origin to confirm compliance with U.S. seafood import laws
• Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature below 4°C to qualify as 'fresh or chilled' and avoid reclassification as frozen
• Check for Section 609 compliance if sourced from regions with shrimp bycatch concerns, even for finfish like monkfish
Related Products under HTS 0302.89.50.67
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 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.