Gutted Chilled Ocean Perch

Whole gutted ocean perch maintained chilled for market sale, retaining head and tail intact. HTS 0302.89.5055 applies to this minimally processed fresh/chilled fish named as ocean perch, excluding further breakdown into fillets.

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.

0303.89.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen gutted whole

Frozen equivalents fall under 0303.89 for other frozen fish, whole or gutted.

0302.79Lower: 10% vs 35%

If other freshwater misclassification

Ocean perch is saltwater; freshwater fish have separate 0302.79 heading.

1604.11Lower: 10% vs 35%

If smoked or canned

Any preservation or smoking shifts to Chapter 16 prepared fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify 'gutted whole' in commercial invoices to distinguish from offal or fillet products

Test for histamine levels per FDA seafood HACCP to prevent detention

Use insulated containers with data loggers for proof of continuous chilling