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0303.53.00.00/Frozen Sprattus antipodum New Zealand Sprats/Japan

Frozen Sprattus antipodum New Zealand Sprats from Japan

Whole frozen Southern sprats (Sprattus antipodum) from sub-Antarctic fisheries. Matches HTS 0303.53.00.00 for Sprattus sprattus group frozen wholes.

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%
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Import Tips

• Traceability docs from MSC-certified fisheries enhance clearance speed

• Monitor for histamine levels in small fish; test certificates prevent refusals

• Ensure no binder addition, as chapter defines pellets differently