Fresh Whole Zander Fillet-Ready Pike Perch from Japan
Zander pike perch is a European freshwater species (Sander lucioperca) supplied whole and fresh/chilled, ready for filleting but not processed. It fits HTS 0302.89.50.13 as ungutted pike perch, live, fresh, or chilled, distinct from heading 0304 fillets.
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
• Use ichthyological expert certification for zander identification to avoid disputes with similar perch
• Document weight and condition as 'whole' upon export to counter common reclassification claims at entry
• Beware of size limits; oversized fish might trigger different statistical reporting but same heading