IQF Frozen Yellow Perch Skinless Fillets from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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