Whole Chilled Saithe Coalfish from Japan
Saithe, the common European name for coalfish (Pollachius virens), imported whole and chilled from Norwegian fisheries. HTS 0302.53.00.00 covers this Gadidae species in fresh or chilled form, excluding fillets.
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
• Use 'saithe' synonym on invoices but specify scientific name for CBP clarity
• Secure veterinary health certificates from origin country for EU-caught fish
• Avoid bulk packaging that could imply industrial use, risking end-use reclassification