Frozen Sauger Fillets Block
Frozen skinned fillets of sauger (Sander canadensis), a freshwater fish native to North American rivers and lakes, packed in blocks each weighing over 4.5 kg. These are specifically imported for further processing into minced, ground, or uniformly cut pieces. Classified under HTS 0304.89.10.20 as frozen fillets of other fish, skinned and in large blocks for mincing.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If not in blocks over 4.5 kg or not solely for mincing/ground/cutting
Frozen sauger fillets not meeting the specific block size and processing criteria fall under the general 'other' frozen fish fillets category.
If fresh or chilled rather than frozen
Fresh or chilled sauger fillets are classified in heading 0303 for fresh/chilled fish fillets, excluding frozen products.
If processed into fillets suitable for human consumption without further mincing
If not imported specifically for mincing/ground/cutting into uniform pieces, it may shift to other salmonidae or similar, but sauger goes to general other frozen fillets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify block weight exceeds 4.5 kg per unit and include processing intent declaration to qualify under this subheading
• Provide FDA prior notice and ensure compliance with section 609 if any shrimp contamination risk, though not applicable to sauger
• Label with scientific name (Sander canadensis) and country of origin to avoid misclassification as other fish species
Related Products under HTS 0304.89.10.20
Bulk Frozen Sauger Meat Blocks
Large frozen blocks (>4.5 kg each) of skinned sauger fish meat, whether or not divided into pieces prior to freezing, destined for industrial mincing and portioning. Sauger is a perch family fish used in processed foods like fish sticks. HTS 0304.89.10.20 applies due to the frozen state, skin-off preparation, block format, and intended further division into uniform pieces.
Industrial Sauger Fillet Blocks for Mincing
Frozen blocks of skinned sauger fillets, each over 4.5 kg, designed for industrial grinding into uniform fish portions for further manufacturing. These are not retail-ready but for bulk processing in food production. Fits HTS 0304.89.10.20 precisely as frozen 'other fish' fillets in large blocks imported to be minced or cut.
Frozen Skinned Sauger Pieces in Blocks
Skinned sauger meat divided into pieces before freezing into blocks over 4.5 kg, imported exclusively for cutting into uniform weights/dimensions in U.S. facilities. This perch-like fish is popular in Midwest processing. HTS 0304.89.10.20 covers such 'other' frozen fish preparations for mincing.