Fresh Japanese Black Seabream (Acanthopagrus schlegelii)

Whole fresh or chilled Japanese black seabream from the Sparidae family, not filleted or processed further. Falls under HTS 0302.85.50.00 as 'other' seabream, adhering to chapter definitions for unprocessed fresh fish excluding offal or pellets.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

0303Lower: 10% vs 35%

If frozen whole

Freezing whole seabream moves it to 0303.85 for frozen fish of Sparidae.

0302.99.00.00Same rate: 35%

If not specifically seabream (Sparidae)

Other fresh fish outside Sparidae family go to 0302.99 'other' category.

1605.21.05.00Higher: 40% vs 35%

If cooked or preserved

Processed seabream products like cooked fish shift to Chapter 16 for prepared fish.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Label clearly as 'fresh/chilled seabream' with origin and species details; comply with FDA seafood HACCP for imports; watch for misdeclaration as premium species which could trigger higher scrutiny