Fresh Whole Atka Mackerel from Japan
Whole fresh Atka mackerel (Pleurogrammus monopterygius), a cold-water fish from the North Pacific, typically weighing 0.5-2 kg per fish. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50.70 as fresh or chilled fish, excluding fillets and offal, specifically for this species. It is not processed into meals or pellets fit for human consumption.
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
• Verify species identification via scientific name (Pleurogrammus monopterygius) with documentation to match HTS 0302.89.50.70
• Maintain cold chain with temperatures below 4°C and provide health certificates confirming freshness and no freezing
• Avoid misclassification as frozen (HTS 0303) by ensuring no ice glazing or prior freezing