Fresh Chilled Black Grouper Fillets from Japan
Whole fresh chilled black grouper (Mycteroperca bonaci) fish, excluding fillets and other fish meat of heading 0304, presented ungutted or simply cleaned. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50.61 as fresh or chilled grouper, a specific type of other fish not covered by headings for fillets or offal.
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
• Verify species identification with scientific name (Mycteroperca bonaci) via documentation to confirm grouper classification and avoid misclassification
• Maintain cold chain with temperature logs below 4°C; provide health certificates confirming fresh/chilled status and free from contaminants
• Check for section 609 compliance if any shrimp bycatch; declare exact weight and origin to prevent penalties on statistical reporting