Fresh Chilled White Perch Fillets from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• 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