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%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
• 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