Frozen Witch Flounder Fillets
Frozen fillets of witch flounder (Glyptocephalus cynoglossus), a deep-water flatfish with delicate flesh from the Cynoglossidae family. IQF for premium markets. Classified in HTS 0304.83.5020 as frozen flounder.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fillets of rays or skates (batoid relatives)
Flatfish relatives like skates use separate subheadings reflecting biological distinctions.
If turned into fish meal or pellets not for human consumption
Animal feed fish products go to Chapter 23, excluded from edible fish headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm family classification (Cynoglossidae) matches flatfish definition in Chapter 3 notes
• Provide catch certificates for sustainability claims under MSC or similar programs
• Avoid glaze exceeding 15% of weight to prevent weight-based duty disputes
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