0304.89.50.20/Northern Pike Frozen Fillets/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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