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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0302Lower: 10% vs 35%

If imported whole, fresh or chilled

Whole fresh yellow perch falls under heading 0302 for fresh or chilled fish excluding fillets.

0304.69.00.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen instead of chilled

Frozen yellow perch fillets shift to heading 0304 subheading for frozen fish meat.

0304.91Lower: 16% vs 35%

If lightly salted or in brine for preservation

Brined fillets are classified under 0304.91 as fish meat in airtight containers or otherwise preserved.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species identification with scientific name (Perca flavescens) via documentation to confirm HTS 0304.59.00.03 classification

Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C for fresh/chilled status; improper chilling risks reclassification as frozen (0304.69)

Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure no Section 609 restrictions apply, though primarily for shrimp