Frozen Pike Perch Fillets
Skinless, boneless fillets from pike perch (Sander lucioperca), frozen immediately after filleting to preserve freshness. Classified under HTS 0304.89.50.06 as frozen fillets of pike perch, a freshwater perch species, not minced and excluding flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption per Chapter notes.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled, not frozen
Fresh or chilled pike perch fillets fall under heading 0303 for fresh/chilled fish fillets, shifting from Chapter 03 heading 0304 for frozen.
If from saltwater perch species
Saltwater perch fillets are classified separately under 0304.89.10, while freshwater pike perch stays in 0304.89.50.06.
If skin-on or with bone, as Livers and roe excluded
Fish meat with bone or skin may classify as other fish meat under 0305 if not purely fillets, per heading scopes.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify species identification with scientific name (Sander lucioperca) via documentation to avoid misclassification; obtain health certificates confirming no antibiotics or contaminants; check for Section 609 restrictions if any shrimp contamination risk in processing
Related Products under HTS 0304.89.50.06
Frozen Yellow Pike Fillets
Frozen, individually quick frozen (IQF) fillets of yellow pike (Sander vitreus), a North American freshwater perch variant, trimmed and vacuum-packed. Fits HTS 0304.89.50.06 specifically for pike perch including yellow pike, as frozen fillets excluding pellets or human-consumption flours per Chapter 030 notes.
IQF Skinless Pike Perch Fillets
Individually quick frozen skinless fillets from European pike perch, portioned for retail, maintained at -18°C. Precisely under HTS 0304.89.50.06 as frozen perch fillets from freshwater pike perch, distinct from minced meat or agglomerated pellets as defined in Chapter notes.
Frozen Wild-Caught Zander Fillets
Frozen fillets from wild-caught zander (another name for pike perch), boneless and vacuum-sealed in 1kg portions. Classified in HTS 0304.89.50.06 for frozen pike perch fillets, freshwater fish meat not minced and outside pellet definitions.
Portioned Frozen Yellow Perch Fillets
Pre-cut 4-6 oz frozen fillets from yellow perch/pike, sourced from Great Lakes, for restaurant supply. HTS 0304.89.50.06 applies to these frozen freshwater pike perch fillets, excluding any flours, meals, or binder-agglomerated pellets.
Vacuum-Packed Frozen Pike Perch Loins
Boneless loins (fillet strips) from pike perch, frozen and vacuum-packed for extended shelf life. Falls under HTS 0304.89.50.06 as frozen fillets/other meat of pike perch, freshwater perch, per the detailed hierarchy and Chapter pellet exclusion.
Sustainable Frozen Sander Fillets
MSC-certified frozen fillets from sustainably fished sander (pike perch), skinless for premium markets. HTS 0304.89.50.06 for these frozen freshwater perch fillets, not fitting pellet or flour definitions in Chapter notes.