Frozen Pike Perch Whole

Frozen whole pike perch (Sander lucioperca), a predatory freshwater fish popular in European cuisine, supplied ungutted. Fits HTS 0303.89.00.31 for frozen freshwater perch and pike perch, distinct from fillets in 0304.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0305.51.00Same rate: 35%

If filleted but not 'other fish meat'

Heading 0305 covers fish fillets, skinned or not, shifting from whole frozen fish in 0303.

0303.82.00Same rate: 35%

If hake or haddock species

Other saltwater fish like hake are in 0303.82, excluding freshwater perch/pike perch.

0309Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processed into pellets fit for human consumption

Chapter note excludes flours, meals, pellets for human use from 0303-0308, moving to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include commercial invoice specifying 'whole frozen perch, not fillets' and country of catch for CBP review

Test for contaminants per FDA guidelines; maintain -18°C chain of custody records