Fresh Chilled European Perch from China
European perch (Perca fluviatilis), also known as redfin perch, is a popular freshwater species from Eurasian rivers and lakes, supplied whole and chilled. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50.25 as other freshwater perch, fresh or chilled, not fitting specific named categories. It is valued for its mild flavor in European cuisine.
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 shipments clearly with scientific name (Perca fluviatilis) to confirm HTS classification and prevent disputes over species identity
• Comply with HACCP plans for chilled seafood transport; test for pathogens like Listeria common in freshwater fish
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'gutted' without noting if roe is retained, as that may affect edibility status