Frozen Wild-Caught Smelt Mix
Frozen assorted other smelts from wild fisheries, whole fish excluding offal or fillets. HTS 0303.89.00.04 for statistical tracking of other smelts.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If mix includes non-smelt species
Other frozen fish not specified elsewhere in 0303.99.
If processed into pellets with binders for animal feed
Stuffs for animal feed; chapter pellets note applies differently.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Batch testing for species purity to sustain 'other smelts' classification
• Declare country of catch for potential antidumping duties
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