Chilled Austral Blue Whiting (Micromesistius australis) from Japan
Fresh or chilled whole Austral blue whiting (Micromesistius australis) from southern oceans, a gadoid species used in seafood markets. Falls under HTS 0302.56.5000 as 'other' blue whitings in the specific family hierarchy for unprocessed, non-filleted fish. Excludes any derived products like pellets per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
• Provide temperature logs from catch to import showing consistent chilling to comply with 'fresh or chilled' definition
• Label clearly with scientific name to prevent misclassification among gadoid families like Merlucciidae
• Watch for contamination risks; ensure no mixing with offal, which would invoke subheadings 0302.91+