Fresh Nile Perch Fillets from Japan
Whole fresh Nile perch (Lates niloticus) fillets, chilled but not frozen, sourced from Lake Victoria fisheries. Classified under HTS 0302.79.5025 as fresh or chilled Nile perch, excluding processed fillets of heading 0304. Ideal for immediate culinary use in restaurants or markets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Maintain cold chain below 4°C with verifiable temperature logs to qualify as 'chilled' and avoid reclassification as frozen under 0303
• Obtain CITES permits if applicable for sustainable sourcing; provide fishery certificates to comply with seafood import regulations
• Label with scientific name (Lates niloticus) and origin to prevent misclassification as other freshwater species