Frozen Blackback Flounder Fillets
Frozen fillets of blackback flounder (Pseudopleuronectes herbsteini), a North Atlantic flatfish with light texture, often used in gourmet seafood dishes. Supplied skin-off and IQF (individually quick frozen). Classified as frozen flounder under HTS 0304.83.5020.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from halibut or Greenland turbot
Named flatfish like halibut have dedicated subheadings in 0304.81, distinct from 'other' flounder.
If dried, dehydrated, or powdered
Dried or dehydrated fish products shift to Chapter 7 vegetables/fruits provisions if meeting criteria.
If statistical breakout for specific flounder types tracked separately
Certain flounder may have finer statistical suffixes, but core heading remains 0304.83.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use correct scientific nomenclature in documentation to avoid reclassification from flounder to generic flatfish
• Comply with Lacey Act by declaring harvest location and quantity for traceability
• Test for histamine levels even in frozen fillets to meet FDA seafood safety standards
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