Chilled Pickerel Loin Portions from Japan
Premium loin cuts from pickerel, chilled on ice, portioned for retail sale as high-quality fish meat. Under HTS 0304.59.0020 for other chilled freshwater pickerel meat, not minced and fit for direct culinary use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Use insulated packaging with gel packs; document chill chain to Customs for verification
• Avoid additives or glazing; pure fish meat only to stay in fresh/chilled category
• Check for CITES if from protected waters, though pickerel generally not listed