Frozen Muskellunge Pike from Japan
Frozen muskellunge (Esox masquinongy), a large pike species from freshwater lakes, whole and excluding fish fillets. Classified in HTS 0303.89.0028 specifically for frozen pike and pickerel. Meets chapter notes by being neither pellets nor human-fit flours/meals.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Label packages with scientific names and 'frozen whole pike, not for retail as fillets' for clarity
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain freshwater fish from specific countries
• Ensure cold chain documentation to prove maintained below -18°C during transit