Chilean Sea Bass Whole Fresh Chilled from Japan
Whole fresh or chilled Chilean sea bass (Dissostichus eleginoides), gutted and gilled, marketed as Patagonian toothfish. Falls under HTS 0302.83.00.00 for fresh/chilled toothfish excluding fillets or offal of 0304. High-value fish prized in fine dining for its rich, flaky white flesh.
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
• Comply with US seafood import monitoring under Seafood Import Monitoring Program (SIMP); label with scientific name Dissostichus to confirm species
• Avoid temperature excursions above 4°C to maintain 'chilled' status