Frozen Whole Petrale Sole
Frozen ungutted Petrale sole (Solea spp. variant), a Pacific flatfish popular in US markets. Falls under HTS 0303.33.00.00 for frozen flatfish of Solea spp., excluding processed fillets or offal.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled instead of frozen
Fresh or chilled flatfish are classified in heading 0302, not frozen under 0303.
If dried, salted, or in brine
Preserved by drying, salting, or brining moves to heading 0305.
If gutting and filleting completed
Once filleted, it becomes fish meat of heading 0304.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide catch certificates and FDA prior notice for seafood safety compliance
• Ensure product remains as whole fish or large cuts, not trimmed to fillet standards
• Label clearly as 'Solea spp.' to distinguish from similar flatfish like flounder
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Frozen Witch Sole Trunks
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