Fresh Chilled White Perch Fillets

Delicate fillets from white perch (Morone americana), an Atlantic coastal freshwater fish, chilled for East Coast markets. HTS 0304.59.00.09 applies to other freshwater perch variants, not minced and fit for direct consumption.

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.

0302.73Lower: 10% vs 35%

If whole fresh eels or similar, but for perch whole

Whole fish precede fillet processing in Chapter 3 headings.

0710.80.70Higher: 46.3% vs 35%

If dried, unfit for human consumption

Dried fish legs or fins go to Chapter 7, but fresh fillets stay in 3.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include fishing permits and sustainability certifications, as white perch may face quotas in source regions

Document glazing percentage if any (must be minimal for 'fresh/chilled' status)

Avoid reclassifying as 'bait fish'; commercial fillets require food-grade handling proofs