Frozen Pike Perch Whole from Japan
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.
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 perch, not fillets' and country of catch for CBP review
• Test for contaminants per FDA guidelines; maintain -18°C chain of custody records