Fresh Lake Pickerel Whole Fish from China
Ungutted whole fresh pickerel from Great Lakes regions, valued for its mild flavor and firm texture in gourmet seafood markets. Falls under HTS 0302.89.50.10 as freshwater pickerel, fresh or chilled, not further processed beyond basic cleaning.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'fresh pickerel' with species scientific name (e.g
• Sander vitreus) for CBP verification
• Maintain cold chain documentation (below 4°C) to qualify as chilled, preventing reclassification as ambient temperature goods
• Check for endangered species restrictions; pickerel is generally not, but confirm with USFWS if from protected waters