Fresh Chilled Menominee Whitefish Fillets
High-quality skinless fillets from Menominee Whitefish (Coregonus nigripinnis), chilled for retail and wholesale. Classified in HTS 0304.49.0109 for other freshwater whitefish fresh/chilled fillets. Known for firm texture in pan-searing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh whole rather than filleted
Fresh/chilled freshwater fish excluding fillets classified under heading 0302.
If mechanically separated meat instead of whole fillets
Minced or separated fish meat uses different subheading even if freshwater.
If destined for industrial filleting after import
Fish not for immediate consumption but for processing falls under 0305.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use ATPA declaration for perishables; monitor chain of custody to confirm no mincing or additives
• Avoid vacuum packing if it implies preservation; stick to loose ice for true chilled status
• Check for Section 609 compliance if any shrimp contact in processing, per statistical notes
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