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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from eels or snakeheads
Frozen fillets from eels (Anguilla) or snakeheads use sibling subheading 0304.62, grouped similarly but species-specific.
If fresh/chilled equivalent
Parallel structure: fresh/chilled Nile perch fillets in 0303.83 mirror frozen in 0304.63.
If made into prepared meals or sticks
Further processed into stuffed pasta or fish sticks shifts to Chapter 19 for prepared foods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Secure CITES documentation if processing involves any protected co-species from Lake Victoria habitats
• Package in moisture-proof vacuum bags to comply with USDA/NOAA moisture loss tolerances
• Monitor EU re-export certificates if transshipped, as Nile perch often routes through Europe
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.
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.
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.
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.