Headed and Gutted Coalfish Chilled from Japan
Coalfish (Pollachius virens) processed by removing head and guts, then chilled, but backbone intact as whole fish. HTS 0302.53.00.00 applies to such minimally processed fresh/chilled Gadidae fish.
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
• Photograph processing stages to prove 'H&G' doesn't equate to filleting
• Monitor for moisture loss during chill to stay under frozen threshold
• Declare weight accurately post-processing for duty calculations