Chilled Head-Off Sablefish from Japan
Sablefish (Anoplopoma fimbria) with heads removed, packed on ice or in chilled slurry, excluding any filleting or meat separation. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50.52 as it remains whole fish minus head, still fresh or chilled and not meeting fillet criteria of heading 0304.
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 clearly as 'head-off sablefish' with species scientific name to prevent disputes; include catch certificates for sustainability compliance
• Pitfall: Insufficient cooling leading to classification as unfit for human consumption