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%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
• 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