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

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.

0304.89.10.20Same rate: 35%

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.

0303.82.00Same rate: 35%

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.

1604.19.41Higher: 45% vs 35%

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