Frozen Chain Pickerel from Japan
Frozen chain pickerel (Esox niger), a slender freshwater pike relative, imported whole excluding offal or fillets. Under HTS 0303.89.0028 for other frozen freshwater fish: pike and pickerel. Adheres to notes excluding pellets or consumption-ready flours.
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 ISF filing 24 hours prior for fish shipments to meet customs timelines
• Provide proof of sustainable fishing if from regulated waters like Great Lakes
• Separate from shrimp shipments to avoid section 609 compliance overlap