0303.59.00.00/Frozen Capelin/Japan

Frozen Capelin from Japan

Frozen whole capelin (Mallotus villosus) classified under HTS 0303.59.00.00 as specified other frozen fish. Primarily imported for roe production and as bait fish.

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

• Separate male (whitebait) and female (roe) capelin shipments for different processing streams

• Icelandic and Canadian capelin may have different documentation requirements

• Test for parasites common in capelin imported for masago roe production