Fresh Chilled Snapper from Japan
Red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) from Gulf of Mexico reefs, premium whole fish chilled for sushi/sashimi markets. HTS 0302.49.00.00 for reef fish outside specific clupeoid or scombrid listings.
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
• Check US snapper quotas and ensure harvest documentation
• Use slush ice packing; monitor for melanosis discoloration