Frozen Great Lakes Yellow Perch from Japan
Frozen whole yellow perch harvested from the Great Lakes, a staple in Midwest fisheries, excluding any meat separation. Directly under HTS 0303.89.00.31 as frozen freshwater perch.
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
• Attach harvest logs and vessel info for traceability under Magnuson-Stevens Act
• Use insulated shipping to preserve frozen state; CBP rejects thawed entries
• Ensure no mislabeling as 'nile perch' which is 0302/0303 tilapia category