Chilled Pike-Perch Loin Cuts from Japan
Premium loin portions from pike perch, chilled on ice for restaurant supply, skinless and trimmed. HTS 0304.59.00.06 covers other fresh/chilled freshwater perch meat like pike perch loins as 'other fish meat'. Distinct from minced or pellets per chapter notes.
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 chain-of-custody docs tracing from lake to port to affirm chilled status
• Test for contaminants like heavy metals common in freshwater fish to pass FDA import alerts
• Declare exact net weight of fish meat only, excluding ice/packaging to avoid duty overpayment