Fresh European Seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax) from Japan
Fresh, chilled whole European seabass (Dicentrarchus labrax), a premium white-fleshed fish commonly farmed in the Mediterranean and Atlantic regions. Classified under HTS 0302.84.5000 as 'other' seabass species excluding fillets or offal, provided it is fresh or chilled and not processed further. This heading covers live-weight whole fish destined for markets, restaurants, or processing.
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
• Verify fish is truly fresh/chilled (below 0°C core temp) with temperature logs to avoid reclassification as frozen under 0303; obtain health certificates from exporting country confirming Dicentrarchus spp. and disease-free status; declare exact species as misdeclaration of seabass can trigger penalties