Ocean perch traded under this line arrives frozen in whole or dressed presentation, with fillets excluded to heading 0304. The term 'ocean perch' in US trade typically refers to Sebastes species (rockfish), and correct species identification is important because several Sebastes are subject to fishery management measures that affect import documentation. FDA admissibility review applies at entry, and importers should verify that the declared species name matches FDA's acceptable market names to avoid labeling compliance issues. Pacific Ocean perch (Sebastes alutus) has its own dedicated tariff line (0303896150), so shipments of that specific species should be classified there rather than here.

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