Fresh Chilled Scamp Grouper from Japan
Whole fresh chilled scamp grouper (Mycteroperca phenax), a smaller grouper species prized for flavor, ungutted. Covered by HTS 0302.89.50.61 as chilled grouper excluding processed meat.
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
• Size sorting required for minimum legal lengths per origin regs; document compliance
• Use slush ice mixture for optimal chilling; monitor for melanosis discoloration