Frozen Lake Perch Skinless Fillet Blocks
Large frozen blocks (>4.5 kg each) of skinless lake perch fillets, sourced from North American freshwater, intended for industrial mincing and portioning. Fits HTS 0304.89.10.35 precisely as 'other' skinned perch frozen for processing, distinct from retail-ready products per chapter notes.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If Pacific ocean perch (e.g., Sebastes species)
Pacific perch has a distinct statistical suffix, separating it from freshwater 'other' perch under the same skinned block category.
If whole frozen perch, not filleted
Whole frozen fish, even if over 4.5 kg blocks, classify under heading 0303 for ungutted or simply processed fish.
If cooked or prepared for human consumption
Any cooking or preservation beyond freezing moves it to Chapter 16 for prepared/preserved fish products.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label shipments clearly as 'for mincing/processing only' with weight certifications to match subheading criteria
• Conduct species verification via DNA testing if needed, as 'perch' specificity affects classification
• Avoid common pitfall of insufficient cooling chain docs, risking spoilage claims under FDA import alerts
Related Products under HTS 0304.89.10.35
Frozen Yellow Perch Fillet Blocks
Frozen skinless fillets of yellow perch (Perca flavescens), packed in blocks each exceeding 4.5 kg, imported specifically for further processing into minced or uniformly cut pieces. Classified under HTS 0304.89.10.35 as frozen skinned perch fillets in large blocks destined for mincing or grinding. Meets chapter notes excluding human-ready pellets or flours.
Frozen European Perch Fillet Blocks for Processing
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.
Frozen White Perch Skinless Block Fillets
Frozen blocks exceeding 4.5 kg containing skinless white perch (Morone americana) fillets, imported for cutting into uniform bait or food portions. Precisely matches HTS 0304.89.10.35 for processed-bound skinned perch, avoiding overlap with minced products.
Frozen Nile Perch Fillet Blocks
Large skinless frozen blocks (>4.5 kg) of Nile perch (Lates niloticus) fillets for industrial grinding and portioning. Classed under 'other' perch in HTS 0304.89.10.35 due to trade nomenclature including this species, specifically for mincing import.