Fresh European Hake from Japan
Merluccius merluccius (European hake), premium chilled whole fish from Mediterranean/Atlantic. HTS 0302.54.5000 for other hake, fresh/chilled whole excluding 0304 items. High demand in fine dining.
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
• Secure EU export certs for traceability in US imports
• Ice ratio not exceeding 20% of total weight for accurate duty calculation
• Differentiate from pollack (0302.55) via DNA testing if challenged