Chilled Skinless Atlantic Perch Fillets

Premium skinless fillets of Atlantic ocean perch, chilled on ice post-processing for sushi-grade quality. Fits HTS 0304.49.0120 as chilled fillets of this specific cold-water fish species from the North Atlantic.

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.

0304.79Lower: 10% vs 35%

If processed beyond simple filleting (e.g., trimmed portions)

Fish meat in pieces smaller than fillets or further processed moves to 0304.79, distinct from whole fillets.

1604.19Lower: 16% vs 35%

If cooked, smoked, or otherwise prepared

Prepared or preserved perch fillets shift to Chapter 16 prepared fish, not fresh/chilled in Chapter 3.

0302.71Lower: 10% vs 35%

If orange roughy species misidentified as perch

Orange roughy has its own specific code 0302.71; species misclassification changes the heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Obtain FDA prior notice and fish import permit; label with scientific name (Sebastes marinus) for customs clearance

Avoid common pitfall of inadequate chilling documentation, which can lead to duty reassessment as frozen under 0304.61

Check for MSC certification to streamline eco-labeling compliance during import