Frozen Atlantic Ocean Perch Fillets

Skinless, boneless fillets from Atlantic ocean perch (Sebastes marinus), frozen immediately after filleting to preserve freshness. Classified under HTS 0304.89.50.35 as frozen fillets of other fish, specifically Atlantic ocean perch, excluding primary species like salmon or tuna. These fillets are typically used for retail sale or foodservice applications.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303.82.00Same rate: 35%

If fresh or chilled, not frozen

Fresh or chilled Atlantic ocean perch fillets fall under heading 0303 for unfrozen fish fillets, changing the chapter based on preservation state.

0304.81.50Lower: 10% vs 35%

If skin-on or with bones

Fillets retaining skin or bone are classified as 'other frozen fish meat' under 0304.81, not pure skinless/boneless fillets.

0304.59.00Same rate: 35%

If minced or processed into meat blocks

Minced or otherwise processed frozen fish meat from perch moves to 0304.59, as it no longer qualifies as intact fillets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify species identification with scientific name (Sebastes spp.) via documentation to confirm Atlantic origin and avoid misclassification

Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP regulations and provide certificates of origin for potential antidumping scrutiny on groundfish

Label products accurately as 'frozen fillets' to prevent reclassification as blocks or steaks; common pitfall is insufficient ice glaze documentation