Frozen Nile Perch Fillets

Skin-on or skinless frozen fillets from Nile perch (Lates niloticus), a freshwater species. HTS 0304.93.90.00 covers these as other frozen meat of the specified Nile perch.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+35.0%41%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

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

0304.89.50Lower: 35% vs 41%

If from unspecified perch species

Only Nile perch (Lates niloticus) is in 0304.93; others are general frozen fish.

0305.51.00Lower: 35% vs 41%

If dried, salted, or in brine

Preserved (not frozen) Nile perch moves to heading 0305.

0309.90Lower: 10% vs 41%

If unfit for human consumption (e.g., fish meal pellets)

Chapter notes direct unfit pellets/flours to 0309, excluding from 0304.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide traceability docs from African lakes to verify species and sustainability

Ensure no glazing exceeds 5% weight to avoid weight-based duty adjustments

Watch for EU re-export rules affecting US import documentation