Frozen Yellowfin Sole Whole Fish
Whole frozen yellowfin sole (Pleuronectes asper) from the Pleuronectidae family, preserved by freezing without filleting or further processing. This flatfish product falls under HTS 0303.39.0130 as it is frozen flatfish excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304, specifically identified as yellowfin sole.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into hake-like blocks or trays
Frozen fish presented in specific bulk forms like blocks may shift to subheading 0303.82 for other frozen fish.
If skinned, boned, or filleted
Once filleted or further processed into fish meat, it moves to heading 0304 for frozen fillets.
If cooked, prepared, or preserved beyond freezing
Cooked or ready-to-eat prepared fish products fall under Chapter 16 for prepared or preserved fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific name Pleuronectes asper via documentation to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and proper freezing temperature logs to meet import safety standards
• Obtain country-of-origin certificates, as certain shrimp-related restrictions may indirectly apply to mixed seafood shipments
Related Products under HTS 0303.39.01.30
Frozen Head-Off Yellowfin Sole
Frozen yellowfin sole with heads removed but otherwise whole, classified as frozen flatfish under HTS 0303.39.0130. Head-off processing is permitted as long as it remains unfilleted and excludes meat separation per heading 0304 exclusions.
Frozen Dressed Yellowfin Sole
Frozen yellowfin sole that is gutted and gilled (dressed) but kept whole without filleting, fitting HTS 0303.39.0130 for other frozen flatfish excluding fillets. This minimal processing maintains classification in heading 0303.
IQF Frozen Yellowfin Sole Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) yellowfin sole in whole portions, not separated into fillets or meat, under HTS 0303.39.0130. IQF preservation method keeps it as frozen whole flatfish excluding heading 0304 products.
Bulk Frozen Yellowfin Sole for Processing
Bulk-packed frozen whole yellowfin sole intended for further industrial processing, classified in HTS 0303.39.0130 as other frozen flatfish. Remains under 0303 as long as not filleted or turned into meat per exclusions.