Fresh Chilled Yellow Perch from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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