Chilled Dressed Coalfish from Japan
Dressed coalfish (Pollachius virens) meaning scaled, gutted, and gilled while fresh or chilled. Falls under HTS 0302.53.00.00 as it is still considered whole fish of the Gadidae family, not fillets or offal.
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
• Document dressing process to confirm no filleting occurred, preserving 0302 classification
• Comply with Lacey Act by declaring country of harvest and species accurately
• Test for heavy metals common in Gadidae; include lab reports if requested by customs