Fresh Chilled Pike Perch Fillets from Canada
Skinless fillets from pike perch (Sander lucioperca), fresh or chilled, sourced from freshwater lakes in Europe. Classified under HTS 0304.59.00.06 as fresh or chilled fillets of pike perch, a specific freshwater perch species, excluding frozen or processed forms. Meets chapter notes by being unprocessed fish meat fit for immediate human consumption.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify species identification with scientific name (Sander lucioperca) via documentation to confirm pike perch classification
• Obtain health certificates confirming fresh/chilled status and absence of freezing to avoid reclassification to 0304.61
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP and temperature logs during import to prevent spoilage-related detentions