Fresh Chilean Sea Bass Fillets
Fresh fillets from Dissostichus eleginoides, commonly known as Patagonian toothfish or Chilean sea bass, cut from the whole fish with skin on or off. These fall under HTS 0304.46.00.00 as fresh or chilled fillets of toothfish species, distinct from minced meat or other fish types.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If whole or in simple cuts, not filleted
Whole fresh/chilled toothfish falls under heading 0303 for fresh whole fish, not processed fillets.
If frozen instead of fresh/chilled
Frozen toothfish fillets move to 0304.82 under frozen fillets subheading, changing duty and storage rules.
If minced or processed into meat blocks
Minced toothfish meat classifies under other fish meat in 0304.99, separate from intact fillets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species authenticity with CITES documentation as toothfish is regulated; ensure Dissostichus spp. certification
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C for fresh/chilled status; avoid freezing to prevent reclassification
• Provide fishing origin docs to comply with seafood import rules; watch for section 609 if misidentified as shrimp product
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