Fresh Blue Whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) from Japan
Fresh, chilled whole blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) from the Gadidae family, typically caught in Atlantic waters. Classified under HTS 0302.56.5000 as 'other' blue whitings, excluding fillets or offal, due to its species-specific placement in the hierarchy for fresh or chilled gadoid fish. Not processed into meal or pellets.
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
• Verify species identity with scientific naming and obtain certificates of origin to confirm Gadidae family membership
• Maintain cold chain documentation proving fish remained fresh/chilled (below 0°C core temp) during transit to avoid reclassification
• Avoid common pitfalls like partial filleting, which shifts to HTS 0304; inspect for offal removal