Fresh Head-Off Atka Mackerel from Japan
Atka mackerel with heads removed but bodies intact, fresh from catch and shipped chilled. Remains classified in HTS 0302.89.50.70 as it is not filleted or turned into fish meat of heading 0304. Common preparation for sushi-grade imports.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document head removal as non-filleting process to justify 0302 classification over 0304
• Comply with US seafood import monitoring for illegal fishing traceability
• Test for histamine levels in chilled high-value species like Atka mackerel