Frozen Pike Perch Fillets from Japan
Skinless, boneless fillets from pike perch (Sander lucioperca), frozen immediately after filleting to preserve freshness. Classified under HTS 0304.89.50.06 as frozen fillets of pike perch, a freshwater perch species, not minced and excluding flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption per Chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify species identification with scientific name (Sander lucioperca) via documentation to avoid misclassification; obtain health certificates confirming no antibiotics or contaminants; check for Section 609 restrictions if any shrimp contamination risk in processing