Frozen White Perch Fillets
Skin-off frozen fillets of white perch (Morone americana), a freshwater fish from eastern U.S. rivers and estuaries. Precisely classified in HTS 0304.89.50.09 for other frozen freshwater perch fillets. Commonly used in Southern U.S. cuisine.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If from tilapia or other named freshwater fish
Certain freshwater species have specific statistical suffixes excluding general perch.
If dried, salted, or smoked fillets
Minimally processed but not fresh/frozen fillets move to heading 0305 per chapter structure.
If flours or pellets fit for human consumption
Chapter notes exclude human-fit flours/pellets from 0305-0308, directing to 0309.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Provide DNA testing or expert certification for species if origin is disputed to match freshwater perch criteria
• Watch for mercury testing requirements under FDA import alerts for predatory freshwater fish
• Declare net weight accurately; overages due to glaze/icing can lead to duty adjustments
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Frozen European Perch Fillets
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