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.

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.

0304.89Same rate: 35%

If not specifically imported for mincing or uniform cutting

Blocks not declared for further processing fall under general frozen skinned perch fillets without the mincing intent qualifier.

0304.82.10Same rate: 35%

If skin-on fillets

Unskinned frozen perch fillets are classified separately under skin-on heading, changing the tariff structure.

0307.60.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If minced or processed into uniform pieces prior to import

Once minced, ground, or cut into uniform weights/domensions, it shifts to heading 0307 for fish meat excluding fillets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify block weights exceed 4.5 kg per unit and include processing intent declaration to avoid reclassification as retail fillets

Provide documentation proving import for mincing/ground use, such as buyer contracts, to comply with specific subheading requirements

Ensure FDA prior notice and comply with seafood HACCP; watch for section 609 if any shrimp contamination risks in processing