Frozen Ocean Perch Fillets from Japan
Frozen fillets of ocean perch (Sebastes marinus), skin-on, block-frozen for industrial use. Under HTS 0304.99.91.92 as other frozen non-minced fish fillets. Excluded from headings 0305-0308 per chapter notes on pellets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document glazing percentage (ice coverage) accurately on invoices
• Use CBP's CROSS rulings for borderline skin-on fillet classifications
• Avoid declaring as 'portions' if full fillets to prevent duty shifts