Frozen Orange Roughy Prime Fillets
Premium frozen fillets of orange roughy, trimmed and portioned for high-end restaurants. The fish's buttery texture makes it ideal for pan-searing. Falls under HTS 0304.89.50.50 as other frozen fillets specifically of Hoplostethus atlanticus.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If minced frozen fish meat
Minced or chopped frozen orange roughy meat uses subheading 0304.59, not whole fillets.
If processed into pellets fit for human consumption
Per chapter notes, fish pellets fit for human consumption go to heading 0309, excluding 0304-0308.
If dried, not frozen
Dried orange roughy fillets (not fresh/chilled/frozen) classify under Chapter 07 for vegetables/legumes but fish-specific in other chapters.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Obtain catch certificates proving legal sourcing to comply with illegal fishing prevention laws
• Use insulated containers during shipping to maintain -18°C temperature and prevent thawing
• Declare exact fillet count and average weight per package for accurate duty assessment
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Bulk Frozen Orange Roughy Fillet Blocks
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Portion-Controlled Frozen Orange Roughy Fillets
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