Bulk Frozen Blue Whiting Blocks from Japan
Large blocks of frozen blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) for industrial processing, frozen at sea immediately after catch. Classified in HTS 0303.68.00.00 for frozen Gadidae blue whitings, distinct from fillets or processed meat.
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
• Provide blast-freezing logs to demonstrate compliance with frozen fish temperature standards (-18°C or below)
• For bulk shipments, ensure container holds are equipped for frozen goods to prevent thawing during transit
• Declare net weight accurately, excluding glaze ice, to match statistical reporting requirements