Fresh Lake Erie Yellow Perch Loins from Japan
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.
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
• Provide catch certificates from sustainable fisheries to meet Lacey Act declarations for species-specific imports
• Use insulated packaging with gel packs to maintain chill chain; temperature excursions can trigger frozen reclassification
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain Great Lakes perch if sourced from specific countries