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
13%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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