Brined Nile Perch Fillets

Lates niloticus (Nile perch) fillets in light brine, not dried or smoked. HTS 0305.31.01.00 covers this species explicitly in dried/salted/brined fillets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

0305.32.00Same rate: 35%

If wait, no—actually for other perch if not Nile

Nile perch is specific here; other perch might use 0305.39 if not listed.

0304.83Lower: 10% vs 35%

If frozen brined fillets

Freezing takes precedence over brining for classification in 0304.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Source from approved fisheries to meet sustainability labeling

Measure brine strength; insufficient may classify as chilled (0304)

Separate from shrimp products per statistical note to avoid section 609 issues