Frozen Skin-On Pickerel Fillets from Japan

Frozen pickerel fillets retaining the skin, sourced from North American freshwater lakes. Falls under HTS 0304.89.50.15 for other frozen freshwater fish fillets, specifically pickerel, distinct from minced or pellet forms per chapter notes.

Duty Rate — Japan → 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

Label clearly as 'skin-on fillets' and provide weight declarations to distinguish from whole fish or steaks

Obtain certificate of origin proving freshwater pickerel to prevent duty shifts to saltwater categories

Watch for moisture content exceeding limits, which could reclassify as block-frozen or glazed under different subheadings

Frozen Skin-On Pickerel Fillets from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0304.89.50.15