Head-On Gutted Nile Perch from Japan
Head-on, gutted (HOG) Nile perch, chilled fresh, a standard export form retaining whole fish classification. HTS 0302.79.5025 covers this as Nile perch other than fillets/offal. Reduces shipping weight while preserving freshness.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Ensure guts are discarded, not shipped separately, to avoid dual entries under offal codes
• Use oxygen-permeable packaging for head-on fish to prevent spoilage en route
• CBP may inspect for black spot disease; pre-treat if needed per origin regs