Frozen Flathead Mullet
Frozen whole flathead mullet (Mugil cephalus variant), a common bait and food fish. Classified in HTS 0303.89.0049 as other frozen fish specifically mullet, not fillets, offal, or processed pellets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fish livers, roes specifically prepared frozen
Edible offal separated to 0303.91-99; whole excludes this.
If in airtight containers for retail
Frozen fish in consumer packs moves to 0307; bulk to 0303.
If fresh/chilled equivalent
State of preservation determines chapter: frozen vs fresh.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Source from approved fisheries; provide traceability for MSC or similar sustainability claims
• Customs may require weight net of ice glaze; overglazing inflates declared value
• Avoid declaring as 'roe' (0303.93) if intact; whole fish only
Related Products under HTS 0303.89.00.49
Frozen Grey Mullet Whole
Whole frozen grey mullet (Mugil cephalus), including head, scales, and entrails, suitable for further processing or direct sale. Classified under HTS 0303.89.0049 as frozen mullet, not fillets or meat of heading 0304, and excluding edible offal. This catches all unspecified frozen mullet preparations.
Frozen Striped Mullet Dressed
Frozen dressed striped mullet (Mugil cephalus), typically headed and gutted but with scales intact. Falls under HTS 0303.89.0049 for frozen mullet excluding fillets, meat, or offal, as it's neither flour/meal nor pellets fit for human consumption per chapter notes.
Frozen White Mullet Blocks
Frozen white mullet (Mugil curema) packed in block form for industrial use. HTS 0303.89.0049 applies to frozen mullet not as fillets, meat, offal, flour, meals, or human-fit pellets.
Frozen Mullet for Bait
Frozen whole mullet packaged specifically for use as fishing bait, not human consumption. Still classified under HTS 0303.89.0049 as frozen mullet, excluding fillets/offal, regardless of end use.
IQF Frozen Mullet Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) mullet portions, skin-on and bone-in, not filleted. HTS 0303.89.0049 for frozen mullet excluding heading 0304 meat or fillets, and not pellets per chapter note.
Frozen Mullet in Bulk Packs
Bulk-packed frozen mullet for wholesale, not retail-ready. HTS 0303.89.0049 covers frozen mullet excluding fillets, meat, offal, and human-fit pellets/flours.