IQF Frozen Plaice Whole
Individually quick frozen (IQF) whole plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), preserved by rapid freezing for retail or foodservice. Classified in HTS 0303.32.00.00 as frozen flatfish of the exact species, not fillets or offal.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If a different flatfish species like sole or flounder
Heading 0303.32 is species-specific to plaice; other flatfish families/species like plaice relatives go to separate subheadings like 0303.22.
If dried, dehydrated, or otherwise not frozen
Non-frozen, dried fish products are in Chapter 07; only frozen whole fish stays in 0303.
If destined for canning industry as Lophius species (monkfish), but misidentified
Different flatfish like monkfish have dedicated subheadings; precise species ID is critical.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide IQF processing certificates and block-freeze proofs; label with country of origin and species per FDA rules
• Avoid common pitfalls like insufficient refrigeration documentation leading to detention
Related Products under HTS 0303.32.00.00
Frozen European Plaice Whole Fish
Whole frozen plaice (Pleuronectes platessa), a flatfish from the Pleuronectidae family, imported ungutted with head, tail, and fins intact. Classified under HTS 0303.32.00.00 as frozen plaice, excluding fillets or fish meat of heading 0304 and edible offal. This matches the specific species description in the heading.
Frozen Plaice Gutted and Headed
Frozen plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) that has been gutted and headed but remains whole without filleting, suitable for further processing. Falls under HTS 0303.32.00.00 as it is specifically named frozen plaice, excluding only fillets/meat of 0304 and offal.
Frozen Dressed Plaice for Sushi
Frozen plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) lightly dressed (scaled and gutted) for sushi preparation, remaining as whole fish. HTS 0303.32.00.00 applies as frozen plaice excluding fillets/offal per hierarchy.
Bulk Frozen Plaice Blocks
Blocks of frozen whole plaice (Pleuronectes platessa) packed in bulk for industrial filleting, not separated into fillets. Fits HTS 0303.32.00.00 as frozen species-specific plaice, prior to 0304 processing.