Esox Lucius Pike Frozen Meat Portions
Frozen meat portions from Esox lucius (Northern pike), skin-off, bulk over 6.8 kg for institutional buyers. Precisely under HTS 0304.99.11.82 as other frozen pike fish meat in large containers.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If retail packages under 6.8 kg
Consumer-sized frozen pike packs use 0304.99.21 series, not bulk.
If fillets not for human consumption
Industrial/non-edible fish meat goes to 0307 per end-use distinction.
If processed into pellets for feed
Pellets fit for human consumption are 0309; others may shift to prepared foods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lot codes and expiration dates on shipping docs for traceability
• Avoid vacuum-sealing if it implies retail; stick to bulk for this subheading
• Monitor for EU/US trade quotas on certain freshwater fish species
Related Products under HTS 0304.99.11.82
Northern Pike Frozen Fillets
Frozen fillets from Northern Pike (Esox lucius), skinned and boneless, packed in bulk containers exceeding 6.8 kg. Classified under HTS 0304.99.11.82 as frozen pike fish meat in immediate containers over 6.8 kg, not for retail sale. Meets chapter notes excluding human consumption pellets or flours.
Walleye Pike Frozen Fillets
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Muskie Pike Frozen Fish Meat Blocks
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Chain Pickerel Frozen Fillets
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Lake Pike Frozen Skin-On Fillets
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