Frozen Scads from Japan
Whole frozen scads (Decapterus spp.) under HTS 0303.59.00.00 as listed species excluding fillets. Tropical fish used in bait fisheries and dried fish production.
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
• Common misclassification risk - ensure scientific name verification for Decapterus spp
• High histamine risk - ensure rapid freezing post-catch and cold chain maintenance
• Popular bait fish - specify end-use on commercial invoice for proper duty treatment