Fresh Great Lakes Yellow Perch Fillet Portions
Uniform 4-6 oz portions of yellow perch fillets from Great Lakes fisheries, fresh or chilled for restaurant supply. Falls under HTS 0304.59.00.03 as specific yellow perch fish meat.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If cut into fish sticks or uniform industrial shapes
Fish sticks from perch fillets are specifically under 0305.34, not plain fillets.
If from other perch species like European perch
Non-yellow perch freshwater fillets use broader statistical suffixes.
If further processed into stuffed pasta with perch filling
End-use as pasta filling classifies under Chapter 19 prepared foods.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Include lot traceability numbers for recall compliance in seafood imports
• Portioning must not create 'sticks' shape, which would go to 0305.34
• Monitor for quota restrictions on perch from Canadian waters into US
Related Products under HTS 0304.59.00.03
Fresh Yellow Perch Fillets
Skinless, boneless fillets from yellow perch (Perca flavescens), fresh and chilled, sourced from freshwater lakes like those in the Great Lakes region. Classified under HTS 0304.59.00.03 as fresh or chilled fillets of freshwater perch, specifically yellow perch, not minced or processed further.
Chilled Yellow Perch Skin-On Fillets
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Fresh Lake Erie Yellow Perch Loins
Premium loins (center-cut fillets) from yellow perch harvested in Lake Erie, kept fresh or chilled for sushi-grade quality. Precisely matches HTS 0304.59.00.03 for yellow perch freshwater fish meat.
Chilled Boneless Yellow Perch Meat Trimmings
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.