Frozen Whole Blue Whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) from Japan
Frozen whole blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) caught in the Northeast Atlantic, presented ungutted and unfilleted for bulk import. Fits HTS 0303.68.00.00 as frozen fish of the Gadidae family, specifically blue whitings, not processed beyond freezing.
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
• Obtain fishery certificates confirming sustainable sourcing and species to meet US import regulations for Gadidae fish
• Label packages clearly with scientific name and 'frozen whole fish' to distinguish from fillets or offal during customs inspection
• Avoid common pitfall of declaring as generic 'frozen fish'; specify blue whiting to match exact subheading