Fresh Chilled Arctic Char from Japan
Arctic char (Salvelinus alpinus), fresh or chilled whole fish from the Salmonidae family. HTS 0302.19.00.00 applies to this 'other' salmonid species, prized for its flavor in gourmet markets, excluding any 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
• Include lot-specific temperature monitoring records to prove chilling compliance and prevent reclassification
• Declare exact species with binomial nomenclature; pair with FDA prior notice for seafood imports
• Avoid shipping in insulated boxes mistaken for frozen; inspect for ice glaze that could trigger weight disputes