Frozen Ocean Perch Fillets from Japan
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 — 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
• 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