Chilled Skin-On Atlantic Ocean Perch Fillets
Skin-on fillets of Atlantic ocean perch, chilled immediately after filleting for sushi-grade quality. HTS 0304.59.00.65 applies to other fresh or chilled fillets specifically of Atlantic perch, distinct from minced or frozen forms. Adheres to chapter exclusion of human-consumable pellets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from Pacific ocean perch or other non-Atlantic species
Statistical suffixes differentiate Atlantic (.65) from other perch varieties in the same heading.
If not filleted but in fresh whole form
Fresh or chilled whole Atlantic perch is under 0302, with fillets specifically in Chapter 3 heading 0304.
If cooked or preserved after chilling
Prepared or preserved fish moves out of fresh/chilled Chapter 3 to Chapter 16.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide refrigeration chain certificates to confirm chilled status and prevent duty adjustments for frozen goods
• Label with exact species name (Atlantic ocean perch) per US Customs rulings to match statistical suffix .65
• Watch for blending with other perch species, which may require reclassification under broader 0304.59
Related Products under HTS 0304.59.00.65
Fresh Atlantic Ocean Perch Fillets
Skinless, boneless fillets from Atlantic ocean perch (Sebastes marinus), freshly caught and chilled to preserve quality. Classified under HTS 0304.59.00.65 as fresh or chilled fillets of this specific cold-water species, excluding minced meat. Meets chapter requirements for unprocessed fish fillets not covered under flours or pellets.
Fresh Boned Atlantic Ocean Perch Meat
Boned, trimmed meat portions from Atlantic ocean perch fillets, kept fresh on ice for restaurant supply. Falls under HTS 0304.59.00.65 for other fresh fish meat of this species, not minced and excluding pellet forms per chapter notes.
Chilled Atlantic Ocean Perch Loin Fillets
Premium loin-cut fillets from Atlantic ocean perch, chilled in slurry for maximum freshness. Classified in 0304.59.00.65 as other fresh/chilled fillets of this targeted species, not fitting pellet or flour definitions.
Fresh Atlantic Ocean Perch Tail Fillets
Tail section fillets from Atlantic ocean perch, freshly prepared and chilled for high-end markets. HTS 0304.59.00.65 covers such other fresh/chilled fish meat specific to Atlantic perch, excluding minced or pelletized products.