Chilled Dolphin Meat Fillets from Japan
Chilled fillets from dolphins (Cetacea order), often from species like bottlenose or spotted dolphins in limited fisheries. Classified under HTS 0208.40.01.00 for fresh, chilled, or frozen meat of Cetacea mammals, distinct from poultry or other livestock meats. Legal trade requires strict documentation due to protected status.
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
• Secure NOAA Fisheries approval and CITES export permits; ensure meat is chilled under 4°C with chain-of-custody records
• Avoid misdeclaration as generic seafood to prevent penalties
• No allowance for bones or fat in duty weight calculation