Chilled Whole Black Seabass (Dicentrarchus spp. variant) from Japan
Chilled whole black seabass variants within Dicentrarchus spp., sourced from sustainable aquaculture. HTS 0302.84.5000 captures these as 'other' fresh/chilled seabass excluding fillets, per hierarchy excluding offal subheadings. Popular for pan-searing with crispy skin.
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
• Use DNA testing certificates for species verification amid similar-looking fish; comply with Lacey Act declarations for chain-of-custody; pitfall—gutting before import may shift to dressed fish provisions