Fresh Chilled Dressed Lingcod from Japan
Dressed fresh or chilled lingcod, meaning scaled, gutted, and gilled but retaining head and full body shape. HTS 0302.89.50.64 applies to this Pacific rockfish relative as other fresh/chilled fish, distinct from fillets of 0304. Ideal for restaurants seeking minimal waste.
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
• Use insulated containers with ice or gel packs; provide chain-of-custody docs proving chill chain integrity
• Check for IFQ (Individual Fishing Quota) stamps from US or Canadian fisheries on origin paperwork