Frozen Dressed Rock Sole
Frozen rock sole that has been gutted and gilled but retains head and tail, a common form for wholesale seafood markets. Under HTS 0303.39.0120 for frozen flatfish other than fillets; remains whole fish, not processed into meal or pellets as per chapter exclusions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If headless and skinned fillets
Further processing to skinless fillets moves to 0304.62 specific flatfish fillets.
If sole other than rock lobster, like petrale
Other sole species like Petrale sole use 0303.33, not rock sole specific subheading.
If ground into pellets fit for human consumption
Pellets from fish per chapter notes go to 0309 or 1902 if human food grade.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide processing certificates showing 'dressed whole' status to distinguish from fillets
• Ensure ATPA or GSP eligibility if from qualifying countries; check for antidumping on flatfish
• Test for contaminants like heavy metals common in bottom-dwelling sole
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Frozen Whole Rock Sole
Whole frozen rock sole (Pleuronectes bilineatus) caught in Pacific waters, including head, bones, and skin, suitable for filleting or whole preparation. Classified under HTS 0303.39.0120 as frozen flatfish, specifically rock sole, excluding fillets or processed meat of heading 0304. Not in pellet or flour form per chapter notes.
Frozen Head-On Rock Sole
Frozen rock sole with heads intact, a flatfish from the Pleuronectidae family, imported in bulk for ethnic markets or processing. Fits HTS 0303.39.0120 as other frozen flatfish excluding offal or fillets; whole fish form distinguishes from pellets per chapter notes.
IQF Frozen Rock Sole Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) whole rock sole portions, skin-on and bone-in, for retail portion control. Classified in HTS 0303.39.0120 as frozen whole flatfish, not fillets or meat of 0304; IQF process preserves whole form.
Frozen Wild-Caught Rock Sole Blocks
Blocks of frozen wild Alaskan rock sole, whole fish glazed for preservation, used in surimi production. HTS 0303.39.0120 applies to frozen flatfish excluding processed forms; whole fish not agglomerated into pellets.
Frozen Rock Sole for Sashimi Processing
Premium frozen whole rock sole destined for Japanese-style sashimi slicing, head-off but skin-on. Fits under HTS 0303.39.0120 for other frozen flatfish; remains unfilleted whole fish per heading scope.
Bulk Frozen Rock Sole H&G
Headed and gutted (H&G) frozen rock sole in bulk master cartons for institutional buyers. Classified HTS 0303.39.0120 as frozen whole flatfish other than fillets; H&G is standard whole form.