Frozen Pickerel Meat Portions from Japan
Cut and frozen portions of pickerel meat, derived from fillets, not minced. HTS 0304.89.50.15 covers these as other frozen freshwater fish meat of pickerel, per hierarchy excluding pellets.
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
• Differentiate 'portions' from 'minced' via photos and specs in entry docs
• Check for country-specific restrictions on Great Lakes pickerel imports
• Bundle with temperature logs for frozen chain of custody