Portion-Controlled Frozen Orange Roughy Fillets
Uniform 6-oz frozen skinless fillets of orange roughy, pre-portioned for easy restaurant use. Packed in 10-lb master cases. HTS 0304.89.50.50 covers these frozen fillets of Hoplostethus atlanticus.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If breaded or battered
Breaded/battered frozen orange roughy fillets become prepared fish under Chapter 16.
If fresh or chilled other fish fillets
Non-frozen fillets use heading 0304.29 for fresh/chilled, separate from frozen 0304.89.
If imported as frozen whole fish
Whole frozen orange roughy (not filleted) classifies under 0302.71 for liver/roe excluded fish.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify portion size and count per case in entry documents for proper statistical reporting
• Test for histamine levels as required for scombroid species risk management
• Use licensed customs brokers familiar with seafood HTS for accurate declarations
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Frozen Orange Roughy Fillets
Frozen skinless fillets from Orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus), a deep-sea fish known for its firm white flesh and mild flavor. These fillets are individually quick frozen (IQF) for retail seafood markets. Classified under HTS 0304.89.50.50 as frozen fillets of other fish, specifically orange roughy.
IQF Orange Roughy Skinless Fillets
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Bulk Frozen Orange Roughy Fillet Blocks
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