Fresh Chilled Eurasian Pikeperch from Japan
Eurasian pikeperch (Sander lucioperca) is a premium freshwater fish harvested from lakes and rivers, delivered fresh or chilled in whole form. HTS 0302.89.50.13 covers this specific pike perch variety, ensuring exclusion of any filleted or processed meat.
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
• Secure CITES permits if from protected waters, though pike perch generally not endangered
• Label shipments clearly as 'fresh/chilled pike perch, whole' to facilitate CBP examination
• Avoid common error of shipping gutted fish without declaration, risking shift to offal categories