Fresh Chilled Patagonian Toothfish Fillet Blocks from Japan
Whole blocks of fresh chilled Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides) fillets, skin-on or skinless, packed in bulk for wholesale. Classified under HTS 0302.83.00.00 as fresh or chilled toothfish excluding fillets of heading 0304, though often imported as intact muscle pieces not separated into individual fillets. Primarily sourced from Antarctic waters, valued for its buttery texture in gourmet seafood markets.
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%
Import Tips
• Obtain CITES permits as toothfish is regulated under Appendix II; ensure chain-of-custody documentation for sustainability certification like MSC
• Verify no processing beyond chilling to avoid reclassification as frozen (0303) or fillets (0304)