Frozen Yellow Perch Fillets

Frozen whole yellow perch (Perca flavescens), a freshwater fish native to North American lakes, excluding any fillets or processed meat. Classified under HTS 0303.89.00.31 as frozen perch, a type of freshwater fish not covered by heading 0304 for fillets.

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.

0304.83Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processed into skinless fillets

Frozen fish fillets of perch fall under heading 0304 as processed fish meat, excluding whole fish.

0303Same rate: 35%

If Atlantic salmon instead of perch

Heading 0303.21 covers frozen Atlantic salmon, a different species in the trout/salmon category.

1604.19.41Higher: 45% vs 35%

If cooked and ready for human consumption

Prepared or preserved fish products move to Chapter 16, excluding merely frozen whole fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species identification with scientific names (e.g

Sander vitreus for pike perch) via certificates to avoid misclassification

Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and Section 609 if any incidental shrimp contamination; provide frozen storage documentation

Avoid pitfalls like declaring as fillets, which shifts to 0304; whole frozen fish must remain intact