Frozen Bigeye Scad from Japan
Whole frozen bigeye scad (Selar crumenophthalmus) under HTS 0303.59.00.00 as scads species. Widely used in Southeast Asian fisheries for both food and bait.
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
• High volume imports - optimize container loading for maximum frozen fish capacity
• Species easily confused with other scads - require photographic documentation
• Commonly fermented - ensure no processing has occurred before classification