Frozen Skinned Flounder Fillet Blocks
Frozen blocks of skinned flounder fillets (Pleuronectiformes), each weighing over 4.5 kg, specifically imported for further processing into minced, ground, or uniformly cut pieces. Classified under HTS 0304.83.10.20 as frozen flatfish fillets of flounder in large blocks destined for industrial mincing. Meets chapter notes excluding human-consumption ready pellets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not specifically imported for mincing or blocks under 4.5kg
Frozen skinned flounder fillets not destined for mincing fall under general flatfish fillets subheading.
If whole or in other presentations, not fillets
Privileged flatfish like flounder in frozen whole form classified in heading 0303 for fresh/chilled/frozen fish excluding fillets.
If skin-on fillets
Frozen skin-on flatfish fillets shift to separate subheading from skinned fillets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain certification proving blocks are over 4.5kg and intended for mincing to avoid reclassification; comply with Section 609 if any shrimp contamination risk; declare exact flounder species (e.g
• Paralichthys dentatus) for customs verification
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Frozen Pacific Flounder Skinless Fillet Blocks
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Frozen Summer Flounder Large Fillet Blocks
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