Northern Pike Frozen Fillets from Japan
Frozen skinless fillets from Northern Pike (Esox lucius), a freshwater predatory fish native to North America and Europe. These fillets are processed, individually quick frozen (IQF), and packaged for retail or foodservice use. Classified under HTS 0304.89.50.20 as frozen fillets of pike, a designated freshwater fish.
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
• Obtain FDA prior notice and ensure HACCP compliance for frozen fish imports to avoid detention
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Esox lucius) on documentation to confirm pike classification
• Provide certificates of origin and frozen chain-of-custody records to prevent misclassification as saltwater fish