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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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