IQF Frozen Redfish
Individually quick frozen (IQF) redfish or ocean perch (Sebastes spp.), whole fish without filleting. HTS 0303.89.00.64 applies to frozen ocean perch excluding fillets and offal subheadings.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If swordfish
Rarer species like swordfish have specific 0303.84; ocean perch defaults to 0303.89 other.
If fresh or chilled
Fresh/chilled ocean perch classified under 0302, not frozen 0303.
If processed into flours or meals
Chapter notes direct human-consumable flours/meals/pellets to 0309 from 0303.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm IQF processing doesn't constitute filleting to stay in 0303
• Use FDA prior notice for seafood entry
• Watch for moisture content to prevent reclassification as block-frozen fillets
Related Products under HTS 0303.89.00.64
Frozen Rosefish Fillets
Frozen whole rosefish (Sebastes marinus), also known as ocean perch, imported as entire fish excluding fillets or meat of heading 0304. Classified under HTS 0303.89.00.64 as frozen other fish specifically identified as ocean perch. Excludes edible offal covered in subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99.
Frozen Pacific Ocean Perch
Frozen Pacific ocean perch (Sebastes alutus) caught in North Pacific waters, imported whole and ungutted. Falls under HTS 0303.89.00.64 for frozen other fish specified as ocean perch, distinct from fillets or offal.
Block Frozen Ocean Perch
Ocean perch frozen in large blocks for further processing, whole fish form excluding meat of 0304. Specifically under 0303.89.00.64 as frozen other fish: ocean perch.
Frozen Boarfish Ocean Perch
Frozen boarfish variety marketed as ocean perch, imported as whole frozen fish. HTS 0303.89.00.64 covers this statistical breakout for ocean perch excluding offal.
Frozen Atlantic Ocean Perch
Whole frozen Atlantic ocean perch (Sebastes mentella) for foodservice, not filleted. Precisely HTS 0303.89.00.64 as other frozen fish: ocean perch.
Glazed Frozen Ocean Perch
Ocean perch blocks with protective ice glaze, whole fish excluding 0304 meat. Classified HTS 0303.89.00.64 for frozen ocean perch.