Fresh Yellow Pike Fillets
Boneless fillets of yellow pike (a variety of pike perch), maintained fresh or chilled for premium sushi markets. Falls under HTS 0304.59.00.06 specifically for pike perch including yellow pike, as freshwater fish meat not minced or frozen. Adheres to definitions by being unagglomerated and suitable for direct consumption.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as whole fresh fish
Whole fresh pike perch privileges under 0303 for live, fresh, or chilled fish, prior to filleting.
If from saltwater or anadromous perch species
Saltwater perch fillets go to other subheadings, as 0304.59 specifies freshwater varieties only.
If not fit for human consumption, e.g., bait or industrial
Fish meat unfit for humans classifies under 0307, excluding chapter's human-consumption focus.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use CITES documentation if sourced from regulated waters, though pike perch typically exempt
• Label with country of origin and harvest date to demonstrate freshness under 21 CFR seafood rules
• Avoid common pitfall of exceeding 48-hour chill limit post-harvest, risking frozen reclassification
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Fresh Skinless Pike Perch Meat
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Fresh Pike Perch Supreme Cuts
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