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%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 perch, not fillets' and country of catch for CBP review
• Test for contaminants per FDA guidelines; maintain -18°C chain of custody records