IQF Frozen Yellow Perch Skinless Fillets

Individually quick frozen (IQF) skinless yellow perch fillets, ideal for retail seafood counters. These are boneless, vacuum-sealed portions from Lake Erie yellow perch harvests. HTS 0304.89.50.03 applies to these frozen fillets of the specific yellow perch species.

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.

0304.89.10Same rate: 35%

If from saltwater perch species

Saltwater perch fillets fall under separate subheadings, distinguishing from freshwater yellow perch.

0710.80.70Higher: 46.3% vs 35%

If dried, ground into meal, or pelletized

Processed into flours, meals, or pellets unfit for direct human consumption shifts to Chapter 07 per chapter notes.

0309Lower: 10% vs 35%

If made into flours or pellets fit for human consumption

Chapter notes exclude human-consumable flours, meals, and pellets from 0305-0308, directing to 0309.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide lot traceability documents linking to sustainable fishing sources, as perch from US waters may have specific MSC certifications

Ensure IQF processing is documented to avoid misclassification as block-frozen, which could affect tariffs

Monitor for mercury testing requirements under FDA import alerts for freshwater species