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Walleye Pike Frozen Fillets

Frozen walleye pike (Sander vitreus) fillets, skin-on, in immediate bulk containers over 6.8 kg for foodservice. HTS 0304.99.11.82 applies to frozen other fish meat specifically identified as pike in bulk packaging. Excludes retail-ready or pellet forms per chapter notes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

0304.99Same rate: 37.5%

If in immediate containers weighing 6.8 kg or less

Smaller retail packs of frozen pike fillets classify under 0304.99.30, based on container size threshold.

0302.71Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If fresh rather than frozen

Fresh pike fillets go to 0302 for fresh whole or simple processed freshwater fish.

0305.31.01.00Same rate: 37.5%

If dried, even if unsalted or in brine

Dried pike fillets fall under heading 0305, distinct from frozen fresh/chilled meat.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Obtain CITES permits if applicable for certain pike species; declare exact weights and packing method

• Label with country of origin and harvest date to meet traceability requirements for frozen seafood

• Avoid mincing to prevent shift to minced fish meat subheading; inspect for proper filleting