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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

Fresh European Hake from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0302.54.50.00