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%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
• 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