Fresh Nile Perch Fillets from China
Skinless and boneless fillets from Nile perch (Lates niloticus), fresh or chilled, sourced from Lake Victoria fisheries. Classified under HTS 0304.51.0120 as fresh or chilled Nile perch fillets, distinct from frozen products in 0304.62 or whole fish in 0302. Ideal for high-end restaurants requiring premium, unfrozen fish meat.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify species identification with scientific name (Lates niloticus) via CITES documentation if applicable; Nile perch is not currently listed but confirm
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C to qualify as 'fresh or chilled' and avoid reclassification to frozen
• Include FDA prior notice and shellfish/shrimp program compliance, as statistical notes reference section 609 even for finfish