Frozen Ocean Perch Fillets from Canada
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.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• 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