Frozen Nile Perch Skinless Fillets from China

Skinless fillets from Nile perch (Lates niloticus), frozen to preserve freshness, are prime cuts used in gourmet fish dishes. This product falls under HTS 0304.63.00.00 as it specifically covers frozen fillets of Nile perch, a designated species in this subheading. They are not minced and exclude flours, meals, or pellets unfit for direct human consumption.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify species identification with scientific name Lates niloticus via documentation to comply with FDA seafood HACCP and avoid misclassification

Ensure proper cold chain maintenance with temperature logs below -18°C during transit to meet frozen fish import standards

Obtain health certificates from exporting country confirming free from contaminants, as required for Chapter 3 aquaculture products