Fresh Chilled Threadfin from Japan
Fresh or chilled whole threadfin (Polydactylus spp.), known for delicate flavor, excluding fillets. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50 for miscellaneous fresh or chilled fish.
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
• Obtain USDC NMFS permit if wild-caught to track sustainability
• Document water activity to confirm fresh vs dried state at entry
• Bulk shipments often misdeclared; specify consumer packs to hold 0302 rate