Fresh Chilled Blackback Flounder Fillets
High-quality, hand-filleted blackback flounder (Scophthalmus aquosus) kept fresh chilled for retail fishmongers. HTS 0304.59.00.50 applies to these flatfish fillets, fresh or chilled, not fitting pellet or flour definitions in chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as fresh whole flounder
Fresh/chilled flatfish bodies are in 0302.74, prior to filleting which triggers 0304 classification.
If specifically halibut fillets
Halibut, a principal flatfish, has its own subheading 0304.51 separate from other flounder.
If processed into pellets with binders
Chapter defines pellets (agglomerated with binders) as heading 0309, not raw fillets in 0304.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure chain-of-custody records from vessel to importer to comply with Seafood Import Monitoring Program
• Avoid common pitfall of vacuum-packing, which may trigger 'frozen' scrutiny if not properly declared
• Test for contaminants like heavy metals per FDA guidelines before shipment
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