Frozen Yellow Perch Fillets from China
Frozen skinless fillets from yellow perch (Perca flavescens), a freshwater fish native to the Great Lakes region. These fillets are prepared by removing bones and skin, then quick-frozen to preserve freshness. Classified under HTS 0304.89.50.03 as frozen fillets of yellow perch, a specific freshwater perch species.
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
• Verify species identification with documentation like FDA prior notice and catch certificates to confirm yellow perch origin
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP requirements and ensure proper cold chain maintenance during import to avoid spoilage
• Check for any country-specific restrictions on Great Lakes fish imports and label accurately as 'frozen perch fillets'