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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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