Tiger Muskellunge Chilled from Japan
Chilled Tiger Muskellunge (Esox lucius x Esox masquinongy hybrid), a stocked freshwater pike variant, under HTS 0302.89.50.07 for other freshwater pike fresh or chilled. Excludes fillets and offal, focusing on market-ready whole fish. Hybrid status still classifies as pike per tariff specificity.
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
• Document hybrid origin with aquaculture certificates; prevent thawing/refreezing to maintain chilled classification; check for country-specific quotas on sportfish imports