Fresh Chilled Whiting from Japan
Pacific whiting (Merlangius merlangus) from the Gadidae family, fresh or chilled excluding fillets, used in sushi and fresh fish markets. Classified under HTS 0302.59.50.90 for other fish from Gadidae and related deep-sea families, not suitable for human-consumption pellets or meals 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
• Maintain cold chain documentation showing temperature below 4°C to prove 'chilled' status upon entry
• Include scientific identification (e.g
• Merlangius merlangus) on invoices to confirm Gadidae classification