0302.89.50.67/Fresh Chilled Head-Off Monkfish/Japan

Fresh Chilled Head-Off Monkfish from Japan

Fresh or chilled monkfish (Lophius spp.) with head removed but body and tail intact, still considered whole fish for tariff purposes. HTS 0302.89.50.67 applies as it excludes only fillets and meat of 0304.

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

• Document exact processing steps (e.g

• head removal only) to justify whole fish classification over parts

• Ensure ice-packed shipping manifests specify 'fresh chilled' status to avoid frozen duties

• Be aware of quota restrictions or antidumping duties on certain monkfish sources