Fresh Chilled Yellow Perch Fillets from Mexico
Boneless fillets from yellow perch (Perca flavescens), a North American freshwater species, supplied fresh or chilled in vacuum-sealed packs for restaurants. Falls under HTS 0304.59.00.09 as 'other' freshwater perch fillets, distinct from specially noted varieties. Excludes flours, meals, or pellets per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
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Import Tips
• Label products clearly with country of origin and species name to prevent reclassification; yellow perch often scrutinized for U.S. market preferences
• Include lot traceability and temperature logs in documentation to demonstrate compliance with FDA prior notice for chilled seafood imports
• Avoid common pitfall of partial freezing during transit, which could shift classification to frozen under 0304.61; test core temperatures upon arrival