Fresh Deep-Water Hake from Japan
Chilled Merluccius capensis (shallow-water hake) caught off Namibia, whole fish without heading 0304 meat. HTS 0302.54.5000 covers this as other hake from Merluccius spp. Used in canned products or fresh sales.
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
• Include export health certificates from origin confirming no contaminants for FDA import
• Weigh and declare net weight excluding ice/glaze to avoid duty overpayment
• Flag as 'other hake' distinctly from Alaska pollock to prevent misclassification