0303.66.00.00/Frozen European Hake Whole/Japan

Frozen European Hake Whole from Japan

Whole frozen European hake (Merluccius merluccius) from Northeast Atlantic fisheries, typically headed and gutted. Falls under HTS 0303.66.00.00 for frozen hake of Merluccius spp., within Gadidae-related families, not further processed.

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%

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Import Tips

• Require EU export health certificates for traceability; test for histamine levels in frozen fish

• Pitfall: incorrect species labeling leading to reclassification; maintain cold chain documentation