Frozen Pike Perch Whole
Frozen whole pike perch (Sander lucioperca), a predatory freshwater fish popular in European cuisine, supplied ungutted. Fits HTS 0303.89.00.31 for frozen freshwater perch and pike perch, distinct from fillets in 0304.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If filleted but not 'other fish meat'
Heading 0305 covers fish fillets, skinned or not, shifting from whole frozen fish in 0303.
If hake or haddock species
Other saltwater fish like hake are in 0303.82, excluding freshwater perch/pike perch.
If processed into pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter note excludes flours, meals, pellets for human use from 0303-0308, moving to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'whole frozen perch, not fillets' and country of catch for CBP review
• Test for contaminants per FDA guidelines; maintain -18°C chain of custody records
Related Products under HTS 0303.89.00.31
Frozen Yellow Perch Fillets
Frozen whole yellow perch (Perca flavescens), a freshwater fish native to North American lakes, excluding any fillets or processed meat. Classified under HTS 0303.89.00.31 as frozen perch, a type of freshwater fish not covered by heading 0304 for fillets.
Frozen Zander Pike Perch
Frozen whole zander (another name for pike perch), a lean whitefish from inland waters, kept intact without filleting. Classified in HTS 0303.89.00.31 for frozen perch and pike perch freshwater fish.
Frozen Great Lakes Yellow Perch
Frozen whole yellow perch harvested from the Great Lakes, a staple in Midwest fisheries, excluding any meat separation. Directly under HTS 0303.89.00.31 as frozen freshwater perch.
Frozen European Pike-Perch
Frozen intact European pike-perch from Baltic or Danube basins, valued for its firm texture in grilling. HTS 0303.89.00.31 covers this frozen freshwater pike perch excluding 0304 products.
Frozen Lake Perch Ungutted
Frozen ungutted lake perch from Great Lakes regions, a mild-flavored freshwater species excluding any filleted portions. Under HTS 0303.89.00.31 as other frozen freshwater fish specifically perch.
Frozen Walleye Perch
Frozen whole walleye (yellow pike perch, Sander vitreus), a prized game fish from North American rivers and lakes. HTS 0303.89.00.31 applies to this frozen freshwater perch/pike perch excluding fillets.