Fresh Whole Sea Bass Fillet-Ready (Ungutted Dicentrarchus labrax) from Japan
Fresh ungutted whole Dicentrarchus labrax seabass, delivered chilled for easy filleting at destination. Strictly under HTS 0302.84.5000 as other seabass whole fish, fresh/chilled, not meeting 0304 meat criteria. High demand in Asian fusion restaurants.
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
• Label as 'whole fresh/chilled' explicitly to prevent CBP reclass to parts; include harvest date for shelf-life compliance; beware of size grading which doesn't affect classification but impacts valuation