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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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