Fresh Atlantic Ocean Perch Fillets

Skinless fillets from Atlantic ocean perch (Sebastes marinus), freshly caught and immediately chilled to preserve quality. Classified under HTS 0304.49.0120 as fresh or chilled fillets of other fish, specifically Atlantic ocean perch, excluding high-value species like salmon.

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.

0303Lower: 10% vs 35%

If whole or in simple dressed form (e.g., headed and gutted)

Whole or dressed Atlantic ocean perch (not filleted) falls under fresh/chilled fish heading 0303, not processed fillets in 0304.

0304.61.00.00Same rate: 35%

If rockfish species but not specifically Atlantic ocean perch

Other rockfish fillets may classify under 0304.61 for Pacific rockfish, depending on precise species nomenclature.

0304.89.50Same rate: 35%

If skin-on or skin-off but statistical breakouts differ

General 'other fish' fillets without specific perch breakout could shift to broader 0304.89 categories.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify catch origin with documentation to comply with U.S. seafood import regulations and avoid Section 609 violations if applicable

Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C for 'fresh or chilled' status; exceeding this risks reclassification as frozen

Include species certification from NOAA or equivalent to confirm Atlantic ocean perch identity