0304.89.50.09/Frozen White Perch Fillets/Japan

Frozen White Perch Fillets from Japan

Skin-off frozen fillets of white perch (Morone americana), a freshwater fish from eastern U.S. rivers and estuaries. Precisely classified in HTS 0304.89.50.09 for other frozen freshwater perch fillets. Commonly used in Southern U.S. cuisine.

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%

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Import Tips

• Provide DNA testing or expert certification for species if origin is disputed to match freshwater perch criteria

• Watch for mercury testing requirements under FDA import alerts for predatory freshwater fish

• Declare net weight accurately; overages due to glaze/icing can lead to duty adjustments