Fresh Nile Perch Fillets
Fresh, boneless fillets from Lates niloticus (Nile perch), a large freshwater species from African lakes, popular as a whitefish substitute. These fresh or chilled fillets are not specifically listed in other subheadings of heading 03.04, so they fall under tariff item 0304.39.00 as 'Other'.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | +25.0% | 25% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the Nile perch fillets are frozen
Frozen fish fillets are classified under a different subheading.
If the fillets are from other freshwater fish species
Other freshwater fish fillets may have different subheadings.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the species Lates niloticus is stated on the commercial invoice to avoid misclassification
• Check whether the fillets require a CFIA import permit, particularly if sourced from wild-caught fisheries
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Chilled fillets from Anguilla spp. eels, typically skinned and butterflied, used in Japanese unagi preparations. These are fresh or chilled fish fillets of a species not specifically covered elsewhere in heading 03.04, falling under tariff item 0304.39.00 as 'Other'.
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