Fresh Chilled Eurasian Pikeperch from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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