Frozen Skinned Sole Fillet Blocks
Frozen blocks of skinned sole fillets (Solea solea), each weighing over 4.5 kg, specifically imported for further processing into minced, ground, or uniformly cut pieces. Classified under HTS 0304.83.10.15 as frozen fillets of flatfish from the Soleidae family, meeting the block weight and processing intent criteria from chapter notes. Not fit for human consumption in pellet form per heading exclusions.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not intended for mincing, grinding, or uniform cutting
Processed into blocks over 4.5 kg but for direct use shifts to general frozen skinned sole fillets excluding processing intent.
If fresh or chilled instead of frozen
Same sole fillets but in fresh/chilled state fall under heading 0303 for non-frozen fish meat.
If processed into flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude such products from 0304-0308, directing them to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify block weight exceeds 4.5 kg per unit and include processing intent declaration to avoid reclassification as retail fillets
• Provide FDA prior notice and comply with Section 609 shrimp provisions if any cross-contamination risks, plus HACCP documentation
• Ensure supplier certificates confirm Soleidae species to prevent misclassification as other flatfish
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Large frozen blocks (>4.5 kg) of skinned Dover sole (Solea vulgaris) fillets, imported exclusively for mincing or cutting into uniform portions. Fits HTS 0304.83.10.15 due to Soleidae family classification, frozen block format, and documented processing purpose per statistical notes. Excludes human-consumption pellets as per chapter exclusions.
Frozen Lemon Sole Block Fillets
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Frozen Petrale Sole Processing Blocks
Skinned frozen blocks of Petrale sole (Eopsetta jordani) fillets over 4.5 kg, imported for cutting into uniform pieces in food manufacturing. Classified in HTS 0304.83.10.15 as Soleidae flatfish meeting exact block and processing criteria from hierarchy. Chapter notes confirm no coverage for human-fit pellets.
Frozen Grey Sole Fillet Blocks
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