Fresh Black Hake from Japan
Urophycis mystacinus (black hake), whole chilled from deep US waters. Fits as 'other' under HTS 0302.54.5000 for Urophycis spp. hake. Niche market for ethnic foods.
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
• Use commercial invoices with genus/species for CBP review
• Refrigerate at 0-2°C with monitoring to stay 'chilled' not frozen