Fresh Chilled Snapper from Japan
Fresh or chilled whole red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus), unspecific to prior subs, excluding fillets. Under HTS 0302.89.50 as other category fish.
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
• Magnuson-Stevens requires import monitoring for snapper species
• Precise weight declarations prevent undervaluation claims
• Mixed species lots need breakout by HTS to avoid highest rate