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%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
• 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)