Chilled Atlantic Ocean Perch Loin Fillets

Premium loin-cut fillets from Atlantic ocean perch, chilled in slurry for maximum freshness. Classified in 0304.59.00.65 as other fresh/chilled fillets of this targeted species, not fitting pellet or flour definitions.

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.

0304.61.00.00Same rate: 35%

If the loins are frozen post-chill

Freezing changes from fresh/chilled 0304.59 to frozen 0304.61 for perch fillets.

0303.82.00Same rate: 35%

If for unsplit, whole fresh Atlantic perch

Headings distinguish whole fish (0303) from processed fillets/meat (0304).

1902.20.00Higher: 41.4% vs 35%

If formed into pellets with binders for human food

Pellets as defined in chapter notes (agglomerated with binder) go to prepared foods in Chapter 19 if consumable.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include fishing vessel logs for origin proof, as Atlantic sourcing is key to .65 classification

Test for histamine levels in chilled product to meet FDA import alerts for scombroid species risks

Separate shipments from frozen perch to prevent commingling and subheading disputes