Frozen Southern Blue Whiting (Micromesistius australis) from Japan
Frozen whole southern blue whiting (Micromesistius australis) from Patagonian fisheries, supplied in 20kg master cartons. HTS 0303.68.00.00 covers both Micromesistius species as blue whitings within Gadidae, frozen excluding fillets.
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
• Include DNA or morphological analysis reports for species confirmation, especially distinguishing australis from poutassou
• Monitor EU/Norwegian export certs for traceability in US chain of custody requirements
• Budget for potential AD/CVD duties if from certain origins; check ITA scopes quarterly