Chilled Pickerel Loin Portions
Chilled pickerel loin portions are premium cuts from pickerel, chilled on ice and portioned for retail sale as high-quality fish meat. These portions are classified under tariff item 0304.59.00 as other fresh or chilled fish meat, not minced and fit for direct culinary use.
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 loins are from a fish species not listed as pickerel
This heading covers fresh or chilled fillets of other fish, which may apply if the species is not specifically named.
If the loins are frozen
Frozen fish meat falls under heading 03.04, but a different subheading for frozen products.
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
• Ensure the loin portions are not minced or ground, as this would shift classification to heading 03.09
• Label the product clearly as 'pickerel loin' to avoid confusion with other species
• Maintain cold chain documentation to prove the product was chilled, not frozen, at the border
Related Products under Tariff item 0304.59.00
Chilled Boneless Yellow Perch Meat Trimmings
Fresh or chilled trimmed meat pieces from yellow perch filleting process, ideal for fish cakes or patties. These are classified as 'other' fish meat under tariff item 0304.59.00, as they are not fillets but other meat portions.
Chilled Pickerel Collar Meat
Chilled pickerel collar meat, consisting of neck and collar trimmings from pickerel, is kept chilled for gourmet culinary applications. This product is classified under tariff item 0304.59.00 as other fresh or chilled fish meat, excluding minced or frozen forms, and is suitable for human consumption.
Chilled Pike Loin Cuts
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Chilled Pike-Perch Loin Cuts
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Chilled Wild-Caught Pickerel Suppliants
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Chilled Wild-Caught Yellow Perch Pike Fillets
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