Frozen Pickerel Whole Fish from Japan
Frozen walleye pickerel (Sander vitreus), whole freshwater fish excluding fillets or meat per heading 0304. Fits HTS 0303.89.0028 for frozen pike and pickerel as other freshwater fish. Excludes flours, meals, or pellets suitable for human consumption under heading 0309.
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
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'whole frozen fish, not fillets' to match HTS description
• Obtain veterinary health certificates from exporting country confirming no disease risks
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial feed use, risking shift to pellet classifications