Frozen Wild-Caught Monkfish
Frozen whole wild-caught monkfish (Lophius spp.) from sustainable fisheries, ungutted for maximum yield. HTS 0303.89.00.52 applies to this frozen other fish, excluding processed fillets or offal subheadings. Chapter notes clarify no coverage of human-fit pellets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for farmed monkfish fillets
Frozen fillets of farmed fish have specific subheadings under 0304.81.
If rendered into fish oils
Fats and oils extracted from fish move to Chapter 15.
If processed into animal feed meal
Fish meal for animal feed is under heading 2309, per chapter exclusions.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Attach MSC or ASC certification for wild-caught claims to expedite customs
• Declare country of catch accurately for traceability under seafood import monitoring
• Budget for potential ASCVD testing on frozen blocks
Related Products under HTS 0303.89.00.52
Frozen Whole Monkfish
Frozen whole monkfish (Lophius spp.) caught in the North Atlantic, presented ungutted with head and tail intact. This product falls under HTS 0303.89.00.52 as it is frozen fish, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304, specifically identified as monkfish. It is not processed into flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption.
Frozen Gutted Monkfish
Frozen monkfish (Lophius spp.) that has been gutted but retains the head, tail, and skeleton, commonly used in seafood markets. Classified under HTS 0303.89.00.52 for frozen whole or nearly whole fish excluding fillets. Excludes edible offal and processed products like pellets.
Frozen Head-Off Monkfish
Frozen monkfish (Lophius spp.) with heads removed but bodies intact, excluding any filleting, suitable for restaurant use. This matches HTS 0303.89.00.52 as frozen other fish not reduced to fillets or meat. Chapter notes exclude pellets or human-consumable flours.
Frozen Dressed Monkfish
Frozen dressed monkfish (Lophius spp.), meaning scaled and eviscerated but otherwise whole, for wholesale distribution. Falls precisely under HTS 0303.89.00.52 for frozen other fish excluding fillets. Not applicable to flours, meals, or pellets per chapter notes.
IQF Frozen Monkfish Tails
Individually quick frozen (IQF) monkfish tails (Lophius spp.), considered whole or nearly whole as tails are the primary marketable part. Classified under HTS 0303.89.00.52 since not filleted or reduced to meat per heading 0304 exclusion. Excludes pelletized products.
Block Frozen Monkfish
Monkfish (Lophius spp.) frozen in large blocks for industrial portioning, whole fish packed tightly. Fits HTS 0303.89.00.52 as frozen excluding heading 0304 fillets. Distinct from agglomerated pellets defined in chapter notes.