Frozen Gag Grouper
Frozen gag grouper (Mycteroperca microlepis) in whole form, not fillets or meat of 0304. This statistical breakout under HTS 0303.89.00.70 targets grouper species specifically. Popular in Gulf of Mexico fisheries for restaurant use.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically grouper but other frozen fish
General 'other' frozen fish subheading applies without species specificity.
If destined for canning after import
Livers and roes separately imported shift to heading 0305.
If ground into flour or meal for human food
Fish flours fit for human consumption go to heading 0309 or Chapter 19 per notes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include harvest logs and traceability docs to prove legal wild-caught status
• Avoid common pitfall of offal inclusion, which requires separate 0303.91 classification
• Test for contaminants per FDA import alerts on high-mercury species like grouper
Related Products under HTS 0303.89.00.70
Frozen Black Grouper Fillets
Whole frozen black grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci) caught in Atlantic waters, excluding fillets and meat of heading 0304. This falls under HTS 0303.89.00.70 as frozen grouper, a specific other fish not classified as fillets or offal. It is typically sold whole for further processing or retail.
Frozen Red Grouper Whole
Frozen whole red grouper (Epinephelus morio), excluding any fillets or meat separated from heading 0304. Classified under HTS 0303.89.00.70 specifically for frozen grouper as other fish. Commonly used in seafood markets for steaming or grilling.
Frozen Nassau Grouper
Whole frozen Nassau grouper (Epinephelus striatus), Caribbean species, excluding fillets. HTS 0303.89.00.70 covers this as frozen grouper not offal. Often regulated due to overfishing concerns.
Frozen Goliath Grouper
Large frozen whole goliath grouper (Epinephelus itajara), protected species, not filleted. Specifically under HTS 0303.89.00.70 for frozen grouper. Limited imports due to conservation status.
Frozen Scamp Grouper
Frozen scamp grouper (Mycteroperca phenax) whole fish, excluding 0304 meat. HTS 0303.89.00.70 designates this grouper type as other frozen fish. Valued for mild flavor in fillets post-thaw.
Frozen Yellowedge Grouper
Deep-water frozen yellowedge grouper (Epinephelus flavolimbatus), whole. Fits HTS 0303.89.00.70 as specified frozen grouper excluding fillets. Sourced from US South Atlantic.