Fresh Nile Perch Skinless Fillets from China
Skinless fillets from Nile perch (Lates niloticus), fresh and ready for cooking or further processing. Classified under HTS 0304.33.00.00 as fresh fillets of Nile perch, a specific freshwater fish species listed in the heading. These are typically sourced from African lakes and exported in chilled form to maintain freshness.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify species identification with scientific name Lates niloticus via documentation to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and import alerts; provide health certificates from origin
• Watch for temperature logs during transit to confirm 'fresh or chilled' status, avoiding reclassification as frozen