Fresh Chilled Northern Pike Fillets
Skinless, boneless fillets from Esox lucius (northern pike), fresh or chilled, sourced from freshwater lakes. Classified under HTS 0304.59.0015 as fresh or chilled fillets of pike, a freshwater fish, excluding salted, smoked, or preserved forms. This code applies specifically to pike meat in fresh or chilled state for human consumption.
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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 pike falls under heading 0303 for freshwater fish excluding fillets, as 0304 is specific to processed fillets and meat.
If frozen instead of chilled
Frozen pike fillets are classified under 0304.61 for frozen fillets of other fish, differentiating by preservation state per chapter notes.
If from tilapia, catfish, or other non-pike freshwater species
Other freshwater fish fillets (e.g., tilapia) use 0304.59.40, while 0304.59.0015 is narrowly for pike per statistical suffix.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific name (Esox lucius) via documentation to confirm pike classification and avoid misclassification as other freshwater fish
• Obtain health certificates confirming fresh/chilled status (temperature logs below 4°C) and compliance with FDA seafood HACCP requirements
• Beware of common pitfalls like inadvertent freezing during transit, which shifts classification to 0304.61; maintain cold chain integrity
Related Products under HTS 0304.59.00.15
Chilled Pike Loin Cuts
Premium loin portions from pike, chilled on ice, representing 'other fish meat' under the HTS 0304.59.0015 for freshwater pike. Ideal for high-end sushi or grilling, maintained fresh without freezing.
Fresh Chilled Pike Fish Meat Blocks
Minced or block-formed pike meat, fresh or chilled, from freshwater northern pike, suitable for further processing into patties. Falls under HTS 0304.59.0015 as other fresh/chilled freshwater fish meat specifically identified as pike, not fitting flours or pellets per chapter notes.
Fresh Skin-On Pike Fillets
Fresh or chilled pike fillets with skin intact, from European or North American freshwater pike stocks. HTS 0304.59.0015 covers such other fish meat of pike, fresh/chilled, as long as not minced excessively or frozen.
Fresh Chilled Muskellunge Pike Fillets
Fillets from muskellunge (Esox masquinongy), a pike species from North American freshwater rivers, fresh or chilled. Classified as pike under HTS 0304.59.0015 due to taxonomic grouping in freshwater fish meat.