Chilled Boneless Yellow Perch Meat Trimmings from Germany
Trimmed meat pieces from yellow perch filleting process, fresh or chilled, ideal for fish cakes or patties. Classified as other fish meat under HTS 0304.59.00.03 for yellow perch.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document as 'fillet trimmings' not minced to stay in 0304; mincing changes to 0304.81/0304.91
• Ensure EU or US origin labeling if blended, but pure yellow perch stays specific
• Test for contaminants like mercury common in freshwater perch per FDA guidelines