Frozen Gutted Turbot Fish from Japan
Frozen turbot (Psetta maxima) with entrails removed but head, tail, and fins intact, preserved by blast freezing at sea or onshore. Falls under HTS 0303.34.00.00 as frozen turbots, a type of flatfish, not further processed into fillets or offal. Ideal for portioning in processing plants.
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
• Include commercial invoice specifying gutting status and weight net of ice glaze; ensure cold chain integrity with temperature logs below -18°C; label with country of origin and scientific name for CBP verification