Frozen Carp (Cyprinus carpio)
Frozen whole carp (Cyprinus spp.), a freshwater fish listed in the heading, excluding fillets or meat of 0304. This 'other' category covers common carp imported frozen for ethnic markets or processing. Product is preserved solely by freezing without additional preparation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into other frozen fish meat
Any meat separated from the whole fish carcass moves to heading 0304 subheadings.
If Atlantic salmon or trout equivalents
Different listed species like salmon have separate subheadings within 0303.
If made into pellets fit for human consumption
Per chapter notes, human-consumable pellets from these fish go to heading 0309, not 0303.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm species via DNA testing if disputed, as carp varieties must match listed spp
• Comply with USFWS if live eggs or potential invasives are suspected in shipments
• Declare net weight excluding ice glaze to avoid overpayment of duties
Related Products under HTS 0303.29.01.50
Frozen Tilapia Fillets
Whole frozen tilapia (Oreochromis spp.) fish, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304, preserved by freezing for human consumption. This product falls under HTS 0303.29.0150 as it is specifically listed tilapia, categorized under 'other' frozen fish excluding offal. It is imported in whole form with head, bones, and skin intact.
Frozen Catfish Whole
Frozen whole catfish (Clarias spp.), excluding fillets and fish meat, suitable for further processing or direct consumption. Classified under HTS 0303.29.0150 as a listed species under 'other' frozen fish, distinct from offal subheadings. Typically imported skin-on, head-on for markets preferring whole fish.
Frozen Snakehead Fish
Whole frozen snakeheads (Channa spp.), invasive freshwater fish, preserved frozen excluding fillets. HTS 0303.29.0150 covers this listed species under 'other' frozen whole fish. Often imported from Asia for niche markets despite regulatory scrutiny.
Frozen Pangasius Catfish
Frozen whole Pangasius spp. catfish, basa/swai variety, excluding meat/fillets of 0304. This Vietnamese staple fits HTS 0303.29.0150 as listed under 'other' frozen fish. Sold head-on for processing.
Frozen Silver Carp
Whole frozen silver carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix), an Asian carp species listed, excluding fillets. HTS 0303.29.0150 'other' for these invasive-listed fish frozen whole. Used in processed foods or bait.
Frozen Bighead Carp
Frozen whole bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis), listed species excluding 0304 products. Classified HTS 0303.29.0150 as 'other' frozen freshwater fish. Common in Chinese imports for markets.