Fresh Whole Atka Mackerel
Whole fresh Atka mackerel (Pleurogrammus monopterygius), a cold-water fish from the North Pacific, typically weighing 0.5-2 kg per fish. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50.70 as fresh or chilled fish, excluding fillets and offal, specifically for this species. It is not processed into meals or pellets fit for human consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen whole
Frozen Atka mackerel shifts to Chapter 03 heading 0303 for frozen fish, excluding fillets.
If processed into fillets
Fillets or other fish meat of Atka mackerel fall under heading 0304, regardless of state.
If ground into flour or meal fit for human consumption
Processed into flours, meals, or pellets suitable for human food moves to heading 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Pleurogrammus monopterygius) with documentation to match HTS 0302.89.50.70
• Maintain cold chain with temperatures below 4°C and provide health certificates confirming freshness and no freezing
• Avoid misclassification as frozen (HTS 0303) by ensuring no ice glazing or prior freezing
Related Products under HTS 0302.89.50.70
Chilled Gutted Atka Mackerel
Gutted but otherwise whole Atka mackerel, chilled on ice for preservation, sourced from Alaskan or Russian waters. This minimal processing keeps it under HTS 0302.89.50.70 as fresh/chilled fish not reduced to fillets. Gills and entrails removed but head, tail, and bones intact.
Fresh Head-Off Atka Mackerel
Atka mackerel with heads removed but bodies intact, fresh from catch and shipped chilled. Remains classified in HTS 0302.89.50.70 as it is not filleted or turned into fish meat of heading 0304. Common preparation for sushi-grade imports.
Iced Whole Atka Mackerel
Unprocessed whole Atka mackerel packed in ice for air freight from fishing grounds. HTS 0302.89.50.70 applies to this fresh/chilled species-specific product, excluding any offal separation. Prized in Asian markets for raw consumption.
Chilled Dressed Atka Mackerel
Dressed Atka mackerel (gutted, gilled, scaled) but whole, chilled for retail sushi display. Fits HTS 0302.89.50.70 as minimally processed fresh/chilled fish of this exact species. Not fillets or offal-separated.
Fresh Alaskan Atka Mackerel
Freshly caught Atka mackerel from Alaskan Bering Sea fisheries, whole and unprocessed. Precisely matches HTS 0302.89.50.70 for this species, fresh or chilled, not further processed. High demand in Japanese sashimi markets.
Chilled Russian Atka Mackerel
Chilled whole Atka mackerel harvested from Russian Far East waters, packed in styrofoam boxes. HTS 0302.89.50.70 covers this imported species-specific fresh/chilled fish. Common in US West Coast ethnic grocers.