Fresh Silver Hake from Japan
Freshly caught silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis) from the Atlantic Ocean, sold whole and chilled for immediate use in seafood markets. This product falls under HTS 0302.54.5000 as it is hake from Merluccius spp., fresh or chilled, excluding fillets or offal. It is a cold-water fish prized for its mild flavor in chowders and fried preparations.
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
• Verify species identification with scientific names (Merluccius bilinearis) via documentation to confirm classification under hake subheading
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C to qualify as 'fresh or chilled' and avoid reclassification as frozen
• Check for Section 609 compliance if any shrimp bycatch is present in fishing operations