Frozen Dressed Coalfish from Japan
Frozen dressed coalfish (Pollachius virens), meaning gutted and gilled but otherwise whole, for foodservice. Classified HTS 0303.65.00.00 as frozen non-filleted Gadidae fish, excluding offal categories. Minimal processing preserves whole fish status.
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
• Define 'dressed' precisely in commercial invoice (gilled/gutted only)
• Comply with HACCP plans for seafood safety
• Test for histamine levels post-thaw if delays occur