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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from Pacific salmon, misidentified as perch
Salmon fillets have separate subheading 0304.81; accurate species ID keeps pike perch in 0304.89.50.06.
If processed into frozen fish meal pellets
Pellets agglomerated with binder for feed classify under Chapter 07 per note, not fillets in 0304.
If flours or meals fit for human consumption
Chapter note excludes human-fit flours/meals/pellets from 0305-0308, moving them to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include blast-freezing certification to prove frozen status; test for heavy metals common in perch to meet FDA import alerts; declare net weight accurately excluding glaze ice
Related Products under HTS 0304.89.50.06
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.
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.
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.