Chilled Boneless Yellow Perch Meat Trimmings from Japan
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 — 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
• 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