Fresh Chilled White Perch Fillets from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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