Chilled Blue Whiting for Sashimi (Whole) from Japan
Premium chilled whole blue whiting (Micromesistius spp.) destined for raw consumption markets. Precisely under HTS 0302.56.5000 as other blue whitings—fresh/chilled gadoids excluding fillets or offal.
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
• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP plans, including parasite destruction verification for raw-use fish
• Declare exact species to avoid blending with similar gadoids like cod (0302.51)