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%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
• 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