Fresh Chilled Silver Hake from Japan
Silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis), a cold-water fish from the Merlucciidae family, imported fresh or chilled whole. This product falls under HTS 0302.59.50 as it belongs to the specified gadiform families, excluding fillets and offal. It is commonly used in seafood markets for immediate consumption or processing.
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
• Verify species identification via scientific name to confirm Merlucciidae family classification
• Ensure refrigeration chain documentation to prove 'fresh or chilled' status, avoiding frozen reclassification
• Obtain catch certificates to comply with seafood import regulations and avoid antidumping duties