Frozen European Perch Fillet Blocks for Processing from China
Skinless frozen fillets of European perch (Perca fluviatilis) formed into blocks over 4.5 kg, exclusively for grinding into fish mince in U.S. facilities. HTS 0304.89.10.35 applies to these 'other' perch preparations not fitting flours/meals of 0309 per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit entry with end-use statement from importer affirming mincing intent to prevent duty escalation
• Check for anti-dumping duties on certain perch sources; declare country of origin accurately
• Maintain -18°C or colder throughout transit; temperature logs prevent rejection at port