Fresh Nile Perch Steaks from Japan
Thick cross-section steaks cut from fresh Nile perch, chilled and skin-on, weighing about 200-300g each. Classified in HTS 0302.79.5025 because they are not headed/gutted fillets but simple cuts of whole chilled fish. Popular for pan-frying in export markets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document cutting method to prove steaks are from whole fish, not processed fillets, preventing shift to 0304
• Include health certificates from exporting country confirming no antibiotics, vital for US FDA entry
• Watch portion sizes; oversized steaks risk scrutiny as 'other fish meat' under 0304