Frozen Yellow Perch Fillet Blocks
Frozen skinless fillets of yellow perch (Perca flavescens), packed in blocks each exceeding 4.5 kg, imported specifically for further processing into minced or uniformly cut pieces. Classified under HTS 0304.89.10.35 as frozen skinned perch fillets in large blocks destined for mincing or grinding. Meets chapter notes excluding human-ready pellets or flours.
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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 uniform cutting
Blocks not declared for further processing fall under general frozen skinned perch fillets without the mincing intent qualifier.
If skin-on fillets
Unskinned frozen perch fillets are classified separately under skin-on heading, changing the tariff structure.
If minced or processed into uniform pieces prior to import
Once minced, ground, or cut into uniform weights/domensions, it shifts to heading 0307 for fish meat excluding fillets.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify block weights exceed 4.5 kg per unit and include processing intent declaration to avoid reclassification as retail fillets
• Provide documentation proving import for mincing/ground use, such as buyer contracts, to comply with specific subheading requirements
• Ensure FDA prior notice and comply with seafood HACCP; watch for section 609 if any shrimp contamination risks in processing
Related Products under HTS 0304.89.10.35
Frozen Lake Perch Skinless Fillet Blocks
Large frozen blocks (>4.5 kg each) of skinless lake perch fillets, sourced from North American freshwater, intended for industrial mincing and portioning. Fits HTS 0304.89.10.35 precisely as 'other' skinned perch frozen for processing, distinct from retail-ready products per chapter notes.
Frozen European Perch Fillet Blocks for Processing
Skinless frozen fillets of European perch (Perca fluviatilis) formed into blocks over 4.5 kg, exclusively for grinding into fish mince in U.S. facilities. HTS 0304.89.10.35 applies to these 'other' perch preparations not fitting flours/meals of 0309 per chapter notes.
Frozen White Perch Skinless Block Fillets
Frozen blocks exceeding 4.5 kg containing skinless white perch (Morone americana) fillets, imported for cutting into uniform bait or food portions. Precisely matches HTS 0304.89.10.35 for processed-bound skinned perch, avoiding overlap with minced products.
Frozen Nile Perch Fillet Blocks
Large skinless frozen blocks (>4.5 kg) of Nile perch (Lates niloticus) fillets for industrial grinding and portioning. Classed under 'other' perch in HTS 0304.89.10.35 due to trade nomenclature including this species, specifically for mincing import.