Fresh Chilled Pickerel Fillets
Skinless, boneless fillets from pickerel (Esox lucius or similar species), fresh or chilled, excluding any freezing process. Classified under HTS 0304.49.01.06 as fresh or chilled fillets of freshwater fish, specifically pickerel, not minced. Meets chapter notes by being unprepared fish meat suitable for immediate further processing or consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If skin-on or with bone
Whole or nearly whole fresh/chilled pickerel (not fillets) falls under heading 0303 for freshwater fish, excluding fillets.
If frozen
Frozen pickerel fillets are classified in 0304.61, as headings 0305-0308 exclude fresh/chilled but cover frozen forms.
If from saltwater pickerel-like species
Saltwater fish fillets go to 0304.89; freshwater restriction in 0304.49 applies only to species like true pickerel.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify fish species documentation (e.g
• scientific name Esox lucius) to confirm pickerel classification and avoid mislabeling as other freshwater fish
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C for 'chilled' status; provide FDA prior notice and fish import permits
• Avoid common pitfalls like skin-on fillets which may shift to other subheadings; ensure no mincing to stay in 0304
Related Products under HTS 0304.49.01.06
Fresh Lake Pickerel Fillets
Fresh fillets from North American lake pickerel (walleye, Sander vitreus), harvested and immediately processed without chilling beyond ambient. Specifically under 0304.49.01.06 for freshwater pickerel fillets, fresh or chilled, per hierarchy.
Fresh Pickerel Loins
Boneless loins cut from pickerel sides, fresh or chilled, representing premium fish meat portions. Falls under HTS 0304.49.01.06 as 'other fish meat' from freshwater pickerel fillets, not minced or pelletized per chapter notes.
Chilled Skinless Pickerel Fillet Portions
Pre-cut portions of skinless pickerel fillets, maintained chilled for retail or foodservice. HTS 0304.49.01.06 covers these as fresh/chilled freshwater pickerel fillets/other meat, adhering to no-mincing or pellet rules in chapter notes.
Chilled Pickerel Fish Meat Strips
Thin strips of pickerel meat derived from fillets, chilled for sushi or poke applications. HTS 0304.49.01.06 includes such 'other fish meat' from pickerel as long as fresh/chilled and not minced, per chapter exclusions.