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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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