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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into skinless fillets
Frozen fish fillets of perch fall under heading 0304 as processed fish meat, excluding whole fish.
If Atlantic salmon instead of perch
Heading 0303.21 covers frozen Atlantic salmon, a different species in the trout/salmon category.
If cooked and ready for human consumption
Prepared or preserved fish products move to Chapter 16, excluding merely frozen whole fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific names (e.g
• Sander vitreus for pike perch) via certificates to avoid misclassification
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Section 609 if any incidental shrimp contamination; provide frozen storage documentation
• Avoid pitfalls like declaring as fillets, which shifts to 0304; whole frozen fish must remain intact
Related Products under HTS 0303.89.00.31
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 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.
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.