Fresh Chilled Walleye Perch

Walleye (Sander vitreus), known as walleye perch, is a prized freshwater gamefish from Great Lakes and rivers, shipped chilled ungutted. It fits HTS 0302.89.50.25 as other freshwater perch due to trade grouping in Percidae family. High demand for its firm white flesh.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0304.81.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If filleted or portioned

Any filleting excludes from 0302 and enters 0304 fish meat.

0710.80Lower: 24.9% vs 35%

If dried but unfit for immediate consumption

Vegetable-like dried fish legs might analogize, but unfit dried goes to Chapter 7.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Monitor mercury levels with testing certificates, as predator perch species often require it

Use ventilated boxes for air shipment to prevent spoilage en route

Avoid bulk packing without species segregation to prevent cross-contamination claims