Fresh Alaskan Coalfish from Japan
Coalfish (Pollachius virens) harvested from Alaskan waters, fresh or chilled whole for Pacific markets. Classified in HTS 0302.53.00.00 due to its Gadidae family membership and non-filleted state.
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 NOAA or state harvest permits to trace Pacific Gadidae origins
• Differentiate from Alaska pollock (0302.74) via DNA testing if challenged
• Package in consumer-ready trays to affirm retail end-use