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.
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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 Atlantic ocean perch falls under heading 0303 for fresh or chilled fish excluding fillets.
If frozen instead of chilled
Frozen fillets of Atlantic perch are classified in 0304.61, as the preservation state determines the subheading.
If processed into pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude pellets suitable for human food from 0304-0308, directing them to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify catch documentation proving Atlantic origin and fresh/chilled status (temperature logs below 4°C) to avoid reclassification as frozen under 0304.61
• Ensure no mincing or processing that could shift to heading 0309 if rendered fit for human consumption as meal
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Lacey Act declarations for species traceability
Related Products under HTS 0304.59.00.65
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.
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.