Fresh Chilled Snapper Fish Fins from Japan
Fins from fresh or chilled red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus), utilized in stocks, broths, and gelatin production. Under HTS 0302.99.00.00 as other edible offal of fish. Must exclude filleted meat.
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
• Provide vessel catch certificates for quota species like snapper
• Ice slurry packing recommended; test for heavy metals in fins
• Avoid classifying as 'parts' under 0302.70 if heads/tails dominant