Fresh Chilled Hake from Japan
Hake (Merluccius spp.), a lean white fish from Atlantic and Pacific fisheries, imported fresh or chilled in whole form. Classified under 0302.49.00.00 as 'other' since not listed in specific pelagic species subheadings. Excludes fillets or edible offal.
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 scientific nomenclature in invoices to distinguish from named species like sardines
• Use insulated containers with ice; temperature exceedance can trigger frozen reclassification
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP; common pitfall is inadequate lot traceability