Fresh Chilled Head-Off Lingcod from Japan
Fresh or chilled lingcod with heads removed but otherwise whole, a common market form from Pacific fisheries. Falls under HTS 0302.89.50.64 as 'other' fresh or chilled fish specific to lingcod, excluding fillets or further processed meat. This preparation aids in shipping while keeping it classifiable as whole fish.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label packages clearly with species, weight, and 'head-off' status to match invoice descriptions exactly
• Comply with USDC NOAA traceability requirements for West Coast groundfish like lingcod
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as fillets if entrails remain; retain gutting records