Whole Scaled Blue Whiting in 1kg Retail Pack from Japan
Whole fresh chilled blue whiting (Micromesistius australis) that has been scaled but retains heads, viscera, and fins, packed in a 1kg foil tray for retail. Classified under HTS 0302.56.11.00 due to scaling, minimal processing, and container size 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
• Label packages with 'fresh chilled' status, species name, and catch date to comply with FDA seafood HACCP and HTS freshness rules
• Avoid common pitfall of exceeding 6.8kg gross weight by weighing sample containers pre-shipment
• Obtain health certificates confirming no further processing beyond scaling for Gadidae family verification