Fresh Chilled Walleye Perch from China
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.
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
• 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