Fresh Chilled Yellow Perch from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 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