Fresh Lake Pickerel Fillets from Japan
Fresh fillets from North American lake pickerel (walleye, Sander vitreus), harvested and immediately processed without chilling beyond ambient. Specifically under 0304.49.01.06 for freshwater pickerel fillets, fresh or chilled, per hierarchy.
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
• Confirm species via DNA testing if disputed (walleye often called pickerel); adhere to Lacey Act for harvest declarations
• Ship in ice slurry for freshness; avoid freezing to maintain 0304.49 classification
• Watch for quota restrictions on Great Lakes species; declare sustainably sourced to meet US import standards