Frozen Yellow Perch Fillet Blocks from Mexico
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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Import Tips
• 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