Fresh Chilled Blue Whiting Fillets in 500g Tray from Japan
Fresh chilled blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) that has been scaled with heads, viscera, and fins removed, packed in a vacuum-sealed tray weighing 500g gross. This falls under HTS 0302.56.11.00 as it is scaled but not otherwise processed (e.g., no cooking or freezing) and in an immediate container under 6.8 kg.
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 fish is fresh or chilled (not frozen) via temperature logs and inspection certificates to avoid reclassification to Chapter 03 frozen fish headings
• Confirm immediate container gross weight ≤6.8kg with detailed packing specs; provide commercial invoice and bill of lading as proof
• Include scientific name (Micromesistius poutassou) and scaling confirmation on documentation to meet Gadidae family requirements