IQF Frozen Pickerel Fillets from Japan
Individually quick frozen (IQF) boneless pickerel fillets for retail seafood markets. HTS 0304.89.50.15 applies to these frozen freshwater pickerel fillets, ensuring no agglomeration into pellets as defined in 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
• Use IQF certification to prove individual freezing, avoiding bulk block classification issues
• Include processing records showing no binders added, per chapter pellet definition
• Prepare for CBP exams on fillet integrity; minced portions trigger different HTS