Fresh Chilled Perch Fillets

Fillets from yellow perch (Perca flavescens), North American freshwater fish, chilled fresh. Classified as other freshwater under HTS 0304.59.00.36, distinct from oceanic perch in 0304.42.

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.

0304.42.00Same rate: 35%

If ocean perch (saltwater)

Species habitat (saltwater) dictates separate subheading.

0304.61.00.00Same rate: 35%

If frozen rock-lobster or similar, but for perch frozen

Applies frozen parallel.

0309Lower: 10% vs 35%

If minced and pelletized

Chapter excludes pellets from 0304.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Differentiate yellow perch from ocean perch docs; mercury testing often required; pitfall: size-based misclass as parts

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