Frozen White Perch Skinless Block Fillets from China
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.
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
• Include commercial invoice specifying 'skinned fillets in blocks for mincing' to aid CBP review
• Beware misdeclaration as 'filet of fish' without processing intent, leading to higher general duties
• Comply with Lacey Act by providing species declaration and harvest documentation