Fresh Chilled Hickory Shad from Japan
Hickory shad (Alosa mediocris), a smaller anadromous species from East Coast rivers, sold fresh or chilled whole. Falls precisely under HTS 0302.89.50.49 for shad as other fresh/chilled fish, excluding offal, fillets, or human-fit pellets.
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
• Submit FDA Prior Notice for seafood imports 2-8 hours pre-arrival; ensure no gutting to stay as whole fish; watch for size-based statistical breaks