0302.89.50.61/Fresh Chilled Red Grouper Whole Fish/Japan

Fresh Chilled Red Grouper Whole Fish from Japan

Ungutted fresh chilled red grouper (Epinephelus morio), a high-value reef fish, live or simply washed, not filleted. Fits HTS 0302.89.50.61 as chilled grouper, distinct from processed fish meat 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%

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Import Tips

• Obtain FDA prior notice and fish/seafood HACCP plan; label with country of origin and harvest date

• Use insulated boxes with ice packs for transit; inspect for parasites upon arrival to meet APHIS standards

• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as 'generic reef fish' – specify 'grouper' for accurate 0302.89.50.61 stats