Frozen Lake Whitefish Fillets
Frozen blocks of Lake Whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis) from the Great Lakes, excluding any fillets or meat processed under heading 0304. This product is classified under HTS 0303.89.00.37 as frozen whole or dressed freshwater whitefish, not further processed into fillets. It fits the 'other fish' category for whitefish species.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If processed into skinless fillets
Fish fillets without bones, processed beyond whole or dressed state, shift to heading 0304 for frozen fillets.
If imported fresh or chilled
Fresh or chilled whitefish falls under heading 0302, as 0303 is specifically for frozen fish.
If ground into flour or meal fit for human consumption
Processed into edible flours or meals, pellets excluded from 0303-0308 per chapter notes, go to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific names like Coregonus clupeaformis to confirm whitefish classification
• Provide certificates of origin and comply with section 609 if any shrimp contamination risk exists in processing
• Label clearly as 'frozen whole/dressed fish' to prevent reclassification as fillets under 0304
Related Products under HTS 0303.89.00.37
Frozen Cisco Whitefish
Frozen lake cisco (Coregonus artedi), a whitefish variant from North American inland waters, frozen whole. Classified in HTS 0303.89.00.37 for other freshwater frozen fish.
Frozen Coregonus Clupeaformis Whole
Whole frozen whitefish (Coregonus clupeaformis), ungutted and unprocessed except for freezing. Classified under HTS 0303.89.00.37 for frozen freshwater whitefish excluding fillets and offal. Commonly sourced from North American lakes for foodservice.
Frozen Dressed Whitefish
Frozen whitefish that have been headed, gutted, and gilled but remain whole-body form, excluding fillet cuts. Falls under HTS 0303.89.00.37 as other frozen freshwater fish, specifically whitefish, not processed into meat of 0304.
Frozen Great Lakes Whitefish Blocks
IQF or block-frozen whitefish from Great Lakes fisheries, in whole or dressed form excluding fillets. HTS 0303.89.00.37 covers these frozen freshwater whitefish imports for retail and wholesale.
Frozen Vendace Whitefish
Frozen Coregonus albula (vendace), a small whitefish species from freshwater lakes, imported whole or dressed. Precisely under HTS 0303.89.00.37 as other frozen whitefish excluding offal.
Frozen Chub Whitefish
Frozen Leuciscus cephalus or similar chub whitefish from freshwater sources, in unprepared whole form. HTS 0303.89.00.37 applies to these excluded from fillet and offal categories.