Fresh Chilled Round Whitefish Fillets
Boneless fillets from Round Whitefish (Prosopium cylindraceum), fresh or chilled for immediate use. Under HTS 0304.49.0109 as chilled freshwater whitefish fillets, not minced. Used in ethnic cuisines and smoked fish production.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fillets of salmon or trout (other specific freshwater)
Salmonidae family has dedicated subheading 0304.41, separate from general whitefish.
If lightly cooked or smoked but not fillets primarily
Processed fish not elsewhere specified goes to 0307, excluding plain fresh/chilled fillets.
If canned or prepared/preserved after import
Post-import preservation changes to Chapter 16 for prepared fish products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include harvest date and water source certification to prove freshwater origin; avoids disputes with marine whitefish
• Ensure no glazing or IQF treatment; common error is partial freezing during transit reclassifying to 0304.61
• Comply with USDC import permits if from certain lakes; label accurately to prevent antidumping scrutiny
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