Fresh Chilled Northern Pike Fillets from Canada
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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Import Tips
• 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