Fresh Yellow Perch Fillets
Skinless, boneless fillets from yellow perch (Perca flavescens), fresh and chilled, sourced from freshwater lakes like those in the Great Lakes region. Classified under HTS 0304.59.00.03 as fresh or chilled fillets of freshwater perch, specifically yellow perch, not minced or processed further.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported whole, fresh or chilled
Whole fresh yellow perch falls under heading 0302 for fresh or chilled fish excluding fillets.
If frozen instead of chilled
Frozen yellow perch fillets shift to heading 0304 subheading for frozen fish meat.
If lightly salted or in brine for preservation
Brined fillets are classified under 0304.91 as fish meat in airtight containers or otherwise preserved.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific name (Perca flavescens) via documentation to confirm HTS 0304.59.00.03 classification
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C for fresh/chilled status; improper chilling risks reclassification as frozen (0304.69)
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure no Section 609 restrictions apply, though primarily for shrimp
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Chilled Yellow Perch Skin-On Fillets
Freshly caught yellow perch fillets with skin intact, chilled on ice for immediate use in gourmet seafood dishes. Fits HTS 0304.59.00.03 as other fresh or chilled freshwater fish meat from perch species.
Fresh Lake Erie Yellow Perch Loins
Premium loins (center-cut fillets) from yellow perch harvested in Lake Erie, kept fresh or chilled for sushi-grade quality. Precisely matches HTS 0304.59.00.03 for yellow perch freshwater fish meat.
Chilled Boneless Yellow Perch Meat Trimmings
Trimmed meat pieces from yellow perch filleting process, fresh or chilled, ideal for fish cakes or patties. Classified as other fish meat under HTS 0304.59.00.03 for yellow perch.
Fresh Great Lakes Yellow Perch Fillet Portions
Uniform 4-6 oz portions of yellow perch fillets from Great Lakes fisheries, fresh or chilled for restaurant supply. Falls under HTS 0304.59.00.03 as specific yellow perch fish meat.