0302.59.50/Fresh Chilled Whiting (Merlangius merlangus)/Japan

Fresh Chilled Whiting (Merlangius merlangus) from Japan

European whiting (Merlangius merlangus) from the Merlucciidae family, fresh or chilled. This product is 'other' under HTS 0302.59.50 for gadiform families excluding fillets. Common in North Atlantic fisheries.

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

• Use FAO species codes in documentation for accurate Merlucciidae verification

• Separate from Pacific whiting to avoid quota mix-ups

• Ensure no ice glazing that could trigger frozen classification