Chilled Pickerel for Sushi Markets from Japan
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.
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
• 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