IQF Frozen Turbot Portions from Japan
Individually quick frozen (IQF) turbot (Psetta maxima) portions, head-off and scaled but not filleted, packed in bulk for foodservice. Classified in HTS 0303.34.00.00 as frozen turbots excluding fillets, maintaining whole fish integrity minus minimal preparation. Popular in European and Asian markets.
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
• Provide IQF certification and block weight details on packing list; screen for antibiotics via FDA import alerts; use NAICS 311710 for bonding estimates on seafood processing