Brined Nile Perch Fillets from Japan
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.
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
• 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