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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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+