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
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
• 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