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
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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+