IQF Frozen Turbot Skin-On Fillets
Individually quick frozen (IQF) turbot fillets with skin intact, sourced from North Atlantic fisheries, ideal for high-end restaurants. Falls under HTS 0304.83.50.30 as frozen fillets of turbot flatfish, distinct from minced meat or pellets per chapter notes. Skin-on presentation preserves flavor and texture.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If headed and eviscerated but skin-on whole fish
Whole frozen turbot (not filleted) uses earlier subheadings in 0304.83; filleting triggers the specific fillet code.
If frozen whole turbot, not filleted
Frozen whole flatfish excluding certain species like halibut fall under 0302 for simply frozen fish.
If processed into fish flour or pellets for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude flours, meals, and pellets fit for humans from 0304-0308, moving them to 0309 or 1902.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label IQF processing and skin-on status clearly on commercial invoices; ensure blast-freezing records to confirm compliance with frozen criteria
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial pellets under chapter exclusions
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