Frozen Lake Perch Skinless Fillet Blocks from China

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.

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

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