Frozen Carp Fillets
Frozen fillets from common carp (Cyprinus carpio), a freshwater fish native to Europe and Asia, often imported from Eastern Europe. Skinless and boneless, these are frozen whole for foodservice use. Fits HTS 0304.89.50.30 as other frozen freshwater fish fillets.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fresh or chilled
Fresh/chilled (not frozen) fillets of freshwater fish like carp are under heading 0302, same subheading structure.
If not exclusively fillets
Frozen fish meat containing bones or other cuts (not pure fillets) goes to 'other fish meat' in 0304.59.
If canned or preserved
Prepared or preserved carp fillets shift to Chapter 16 prepared fish products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Use commercial invoices specifying 'fillets' and weight net of glaze/ice to prevent undervaluation disputes
• Obtain FDA prior notice for seafood imports and ensure cold chain integrity with temperature logs
• Watch for misclassification as 'minced' if trim losses exceed tolerances; document filleting process
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