Frozen Muroaji from Japan
Whole frozen muroaji (Decapterus maruadsi) under HTS 0303.59.00.00 as Japanese scad species. Specialty fish for Japanese market canning operations.
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
• Japanese market specifications very strict - meet JAS standards for frozen seafood
• Size graded shipments common - document specifications carefully
• Seasonal availability - plan imports around East China Sea fishing seasons