Frozen Pacific Saury from Japan
Whole frozen Pacific saury (Cololabis saira) under HTS 0303.59.00.00 as listed species of frozen fish excluding fillets. Major Japanese export canned after import processing.
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
• Time imports with Pacific saury fishing seasons (Aug-Nov) for best pricing and quality
• Ensure proper glazing (ice coating) meets minimum weight requirements for frozen fish
• Japanese saury may require additional phytosanitary certificates beyond standard FDA docs