Fresh Chilled Yellow Perch from China
Whole yellow perch (Perca flavescens), a North American freshwater fish, fresh or chilled. Classified in HTS 0302.89.50.34 as other freshwater fish not elsewhere specified.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Use calibrated thermometers for chill verification; FDA may inspect for histamine in perch
• Declare scientific name on entry to confirm freshwater status vs. marine perch species
• Ensure no roe/liver separation, which could trigger 0302.91-99 offal subheadings