Scaled Chilled Coalfish from Japan
Coalfish scaled for cleanliness but otherwise whole, fresh or chilled. HTS 0302.53.00.00 as minimal processing keeps it in whole fresh Gadidae.
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
• Note scaling on commercial invoice to justify whole fish status
• Ice slurry packing recommended for Gadidae shelf life
• Avoid skin-off processing to prevent fillet misclassification