Chilled Skinless Pickerel Fillet Portions from Japan
Pre-cut portions of skinless pickerel fillets, maintained chilled for retail or foodservice. HTS 0304.49.01.06 covers these as fresh/chilled freshwater pickerel fillets/other meat, adhering to no-mincing or pellet rules in chapter notes.
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
• Provide commercial invoice detailing cut type, weight, and chill method; obtain FDA fish and fishery products inspection if required
• Ensure portions exceed minimum size for 'fillet' status to prevent downgrade to 'other meat'; monitor for histamine in scombroid risks