0302.56.50.00/Fresh Southern Blue Whiting Cargo/Japan

Fresh Southern Blue Whiting Cargo from Japan

Bulk fresh/chilled Micromesistius australis (southern blue whiting) for processing plants. HTS 0302.56.5000 for other blue whitings in the Gadidae hierarchy, whole fish only, fresh or chilled.

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%

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Import Tips

• For bulk shipments, use calibrated reefer containers with continuous temp monitoring

• Obtain fishery management certs if from regulated stocks to preempt trade restrictions

• Avoid gutting at sea; whole fish only—eviscerated may classify as parts