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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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