Frozen Nile Perch Fillets Large Bulk from Japan
Frozen skinless Nile perch (Lates niloticus) fillets from Lake Victoria, packed in 20 kg block-frozen master bags. Under HTS 0304.93.10.90 for other frozen fillets of listed species in containers >6.8 kg. Bulk format excludes retail.
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
• Conduct histamine/ scombrotoxin testing; Nile perch prone to rapid decomposition
• Verify sustainable fishing docs; MSC certification aids customs clearance
• Use insulated containers; temperature excursions void frozen classification