Frozen Nile Perch Boneless Fillets
Boneless frozen fillets sourced from Nile perch, ideal for restaurants and retail packaging. Classified under HTS 0304.63.00.00 due to being frozen fillets of the exact species Lates niloticus, distinct from minced meat or other fish types. These are high-quality cuts without skin or bones for easy preparation.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from tilapia or catfish species instead
Similar frozen fillets from tilapias or catfish use 0304.61, as subheadings specify exact species like Nile perch in 0304.63.
If cooked, smoked, or otherwise prepared
Prepared or preserved Nile perch fillets move to Chapter 16 under 1604, not fresh/chilled/frozen of Chapter 3.
If imported as whole frozen fish, not filleted
Whole frozen Nile perch is under 0302.71 for Nile perch specifically, prior to filleting process.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label packages with country of origin, species name, and net weight per FDA requirements to prevent customs holds
• Check for Section 609 compliance if any shrimp contamination risk in processing facilities, per statistical notes
• Use IQF (individually quick frozen) processing to avoid clumping issues common in bulk frozen fish imports
Related Products under HTS 0304.63.00.00
Frozen Nile Perch Skinless Fillets
Skinless fillets from Nile perch (Lates niloticus), frozen to preserve freshness, are prime cuts used in gourmet fish dishes. This product falls under HTS 0304.63.00.00 as it specifically covers frozen fillets of Nile perch, a designated species in this subheading. They are not minced and exclude flours, meals, or pellets unfit for direct human consumption.
IQF Frozen Nile Perch Fillet Portions
Individually quick frozen (IQF) portions of Nile perch fillets, portioned for consumer convenience. This product is precisely under HTS 0304.63.00.00 as frozen fillets of Lates niloticus, not exceeding pellet definitions in chapter notes. Perfect for supermarket frozen seafood sections.
Frozen Nile Perch Prime Loins
Premium loins cut from Nile perch fillets, frozen for export to high-end markets. HTS 0304.63.00.00 applies as these are specialized frozen fillets from Lates niloticus, meeting the 'other fish meat' but specific subheading criteria. Loins are thick center cuts valued for texture.
Bulk Frozen Nile Perch Fillets for Processing
Large bulk packs of frozen Nile perch fillets destined for further industrial processing into value-added products. Falls squarely under HTS 0304.63.00.00 for frozen Lates niloticus fillets, not intended as pellets per chapter definition. Commonly used in fish stick production.
Vacuum-Packed Frozen Nile Perch Fillets
Vacuum-sealed frozen fillets of Nile perch for extended shelf life in retail. This packaging does not alter classification under HTS 0304.63.00.00, specific to frozen Lates niloticus fillets excluding minced or pellet forms. Popular in ethnic grocery stores.