Frozen Ocean Perch Fillets

Frozen fillets from ocean perch (Sebastes spp.), a redfish from North Atlantic waters. Classified in HTS 0304.99.91.90 for other frozen ocean fish meat. Fresh/chilled or frozen state per heading 0304.

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.

0303.54.00Lower: 35% vs 41%

If skin-on fillets

Frozen fillets with skin classify as filleted fish under 0303, not other meat.

0309.90.10Lower: 35% vs 41%

If made into flours or meals

Fish flours fit for human consumption excluded by chapter note to heading 0309.

0304.89Lower: 10% vs 41%

If fresh or chilled rather than frozen

Same product fresh/chilled moves to 0304.89 for other non-frozen.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document block-frozen process to confirm compliance with frozen definition

Avoid retail packaging that might imply prepared status under Chapter 16

Test for histamine levels in scombroid species, though perch is low-risk