Chain Pickerel Frozen Fillets from Japan
Frozen IQF fillets from Chain Pickerel (Esox niger), a smaller pike species abundant in eastern U.S. freshwater systems. These lean fillets are ideal for grilling or frying. Classified precisely under HTS 0304.89.50.20 for frozen pike freshwater fish fillets.
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
• Separate pickerel from true pike in docs if mixed lots to prevent tariff reclassification
• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for all fish imports, declaring species and harvest details
• Use insulated shipping to maintain <-18°C temperature, avoiding 'thawed' status at entry