Frozen Whole Haddock from Japan
Whole frozen haddock fish (Melanogrammus aeglefinus) caught from the North Atlantic, presented ungutted with head, tail, and fins intact. This falls under HTS 0303.64.00.00 as frozen fish of the Gadidae family, specifically haddock, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304.
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
• Verify species identification with scientific name Melanogrammus aeglefinus via documentation to avoid misclassification
• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and country-specific import alerts for frozen fish
• Provide catch certificates to meet sustainability regulations like MSC for haddock fisheries