IQF Frozen Yellow Perch Skinless Fillets
Individually quick frozen (IQF) skinless yellow perch fillets, ideal for retail seafood counters. These are boneless, vacuum-sealed portions from Lake Erie yellow perch harvests. HTS 0304.89.50.03 applies to these frozen fillets of the specific yellow perch species.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from saltwater perch species
Saltwater perch fillets fall under separate subheadings, distinguishing from freshwater yellow perch.
If dried, ground into meal, or pelletized
Processed into flours, meals, or pellets unfit for direct human consumption shifts to Chapter 07 per chapter notes.
If made into flours or pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude human-consumable flours, meals, and pellets from 0305-0308, directing to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide lot traceability documents linking to sustainable fishing sources, as perch from US waters may have specific MSC certifications
• Ensure IQF processing is documented to avoid misclassification as block-frozen, which could affect tariffs
• Monitor for mercury testing requirements under FDA import alerts for freshwater species
Related Products under HTS 0304.89.50.03
Frozen Yellow Perch Fillets
Frozen skinless fillets from yellow perch (Perca flavescens), a freshwater fish native to the Great Lakes region. These fillets are prepared by removing bones and skin, then quick-frozen to preserve freshness. Classified under HTS 0304.89.50.03 as frozen fillets of yellow perch, a specific freshwater perch species.
Vacuum-Packed Frozen Yellow Perch Fillets
Frozen yellow perch fillets packed in vacuum-sealed bags for extended shelf life, sourced from sustainable North American fisheries. These are trimmed, deboned freshwater fish fillets. Fits HTS 0304.89.50.03 for frozen yellow perch fillets, other freshwater fish.
Bulk Frozen Yellow Perch Fillet Blocks
Large blocks of frozen yellow perch fillets, typically 10-20 lbs, used for further processing into portions. Derived from yellow perch caught in US inland waters. HTS 0304.89.50.03 covers these frozen freshwater perch fillets.
Portion-Cut Frozen Yellow Perch Fillets
Pre-cut uniform portions of frozen yellow perch fillets, approximately 4-6 oz each, for restaurant supply. These are skinless, boneless cuts from perch fillets. Precisely matches HTS 0304.89.50.03 as frozen yellow perch, freshwater fish fillets.