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