Fresh Chilled European Perch Fillets
Skin-on or skinless fillets from European perch (Perca fluviatilis), a freshwater fish from Eurasian rivers and lakes, chilled for export to gourmet markets. HTS 0304.59.00.09 covers other freshwater perch not elsewhere specified, ensuring accurate classification for non-minced fillets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fillets from trout, a specified freshwater fish
Chapter hierarchy lists trout separately from 'other' freshwater fish like perch in 0304.51.
If other freshwater fish fillets but frozen
Frozen state relocates to 0304.69 for other frozen freshwater fillets, separate from chilled.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide CITES documentation if applicable for wild-caught perch from certain regions to avoid delays at U.S. ports
• Use insulated packaging with ice packs and include bills of lading specifying 'fresh chilled' status for CBP verification
Related Products under HTS 0304.59.00.09
Fresh Chilled Nile Perch Fillets
Skinless, boneless fillets from Nile perch (Lates niloticus), a freshwater fish commonly sourced from African lakes, fresh or chilled for immediate processing or retail. Classified under HTS 0304.59.00.09 as other fresh or chilled freshwater perch fillets, excluding specified varieties like yellow perch. Meets chapter definition for fish fillets not minced, suitable for human consumption but not in pellet form.
Fresh Chilled Yellow Perch Fillets
Boneless fillets from yellow perch (Perca flavescens), a North American freshwater species, supplied fresh or chilled in vacuum-sealed packs for restaurants. Falls under HTS 0304.59.00.09 as 'other' freshwater perch fillets, distinct from specially noted varieties. Excludes flours, meals, or pellets per chapter notes.
Fresh Chilled White Perch Fillets
Delicate fillets from white perch (Morone americana), an Atlantic coastal freshwater fish, chilled for East Coast markets. HTS 0304.59.00.09 applies to other freshwater perch variants, not minced and fit for direct consumption.
Fresh Chilled Lake Perch Fillets
High-quality, hand-filleted perch from Great Lakes (likely yellow perch hybrids), fresh or chilled for premium seafood distributors. Classified precisely under 0304.59.00.09 for other freshwater perch, adhering to chapter notes excluding pellets or human-consumption flours.