Frozen Yellow Perch Fillets from Canada
Skinless, boneless fillets from yellow perch (Perca flavescens), a freshwater fish native to North American lakes, frozen for preservation. Classified under HTS 0304.89.50.09 as frozen fillets of other freshwater perch, excluding skipjack or specific species listed elsewhere. These are typically sold in bulk for food service or retail.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Verify species identification with scientific name (Perca flavescens) via documentation to confirm freshwater perch classification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide certificates of origin to avoid misclassification
• Check for Section 232 or 301 tariffs if sourced from certain countries; common pitfall is incorrect mincing declaration