Fresh Chilled Pacific Flounder Fillets
Premium skinless fillets from Pacific flounder (Hippoglossus stenolepis), chilled on ice for restaurant supply. Falls under HTS 0304.59.00.50 as other fresh/chilled flatfish fillets specifically identified as flounder, distinct from minced or pelletized forms per chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If frozen and other flatfish
Frozen non-principal flatfish fillets go to 0304.62, differentiated by temperature state from chilled.
If from non-flatfish species misidentified
Other fresh/chilled fish fillets fall under 0304.89 if not confirmed as flatfish like flounder.
If cooked or prepared, not raw
Prepared/preserved fish fillets move to Chapter 16, excluding raw fresh/chilled from 0304.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use insulated containers with temperature logs to maintain 'chilled' status below 4°C during transit
• Include commercial invoice detailing fillet weight, species, and harvest date for CBP valuation
• Beware of overfishing quotas; verify sustainability certifications to mitigate antidumping risks
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