Chilled Skin-On Atlantic Ocean Perch Fillets from Japan
Skin-on fillets of Atlantic ocean perch, chilled immediately after filleting for sushi-grade quality. HTS 0304.59.00.65 applies to other fresh or chilled fillets specifically of Atlantic perch, distinct from minced or frozen forms. Adheres to chapter exclusion of human-consumable pellets.
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
• Provide refrigeration chain certificates to confirm chilled status and prevent duty adjustments for frozen goods
• Label with exact species name (Atlantic ocean perch) per US Customs rulings to match statistical suffix .65
• Watch for blending with other perch species, which may require reclassification under broader 0304.59