Frozen Atlantic Ocean Perch Fillets from China

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.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

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