Fresh Chilled Shortjaw Cisco Fillets
Skin-on or skinless fillets of Shortjaw Cisco (Coregonus zenithicus), chilled for market. Under HTS 0304.49.0109 as other freshwater whitefish fillets, fresh/chilled. Excellent for pickling and smoking.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If for fillets of tilapia or Nile perch
Specific freshwater species like tilapia have dedicated cold-water subheadings.
If cold-water crustaceans mixed in sets
Sets with fillets and shellfish classified by principal component in 0306.
If frozen and fruit/nut mixed for preserves
Mixed preserved sets shift to Chapter 08 if not purely fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure no cross-contamination with shrimp products; statistical note requires Section 609 docs
• Document core temp throughout supply chain; >4°C risks 'not chilled' status
• Use correct statistical suffix .0109 for whitefish to match trade data accurately
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