Chilled Pickerel for Sushi Markets
Premium chilled pickerel heads-off but whole, sourced for raw fish slicing in Asian markets. Classed in HTS 0302.89.50.10 as unfilleted freshwater pickerel.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If lightly smoked or marinated
Any preservation moves to prepared/preserved fish in 1604.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Parasite destruction certification required for raw consumption under FDA Fish and Fishery Products Hazards Guide
• Avoid gilling/gutting that borders fillet definition; CBP rulings specify limits
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Fresh Lake Pickerel Whole Fish
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Fresh Grass Pickerel Specimens
Small fresh grass pickerel (Esox americanus vermiculatus) used in specialty ichthyology displays or as bait fish, chilled for viability. HTS 0302.89.50.10 covers this freshwater pickerel species as fresh/chilled whole fish.
Wild Caught Freshwater Pickerel on Ice
Wild-harvested pickerel packed in ice blocks for restaurant supply, maintaining freshness for sushi-grade applications. Specifically pickerel under HTS 0302.89.50.10 as other freshwater fish, fresh or chilled.