0302.89.50.10/Fresh Lake Pickerel Whole Fish/Japan

Fresh Lake Pickerel Whole Fish from Japan

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 — 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%

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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