0303.68.00.00/Glazed Frozen Blue Whiting/Japan

Glazed Frozen Blue Whiting from Japan

Blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou) individually glazed with freshwater ice to prevent freezer burn, frozen whole for retail packs. Remains under HTS 0303.68.00.00 as minimally processed frozen Gadidae fish, not a preserved product.

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

• Declare glaze percentage (typically <10% of total weight) separately to avoid overvaluation penalties

• Ensure glaze is potable water only; chemical glazes may trigger food additive scrutiny

• Test for histamine levels in frozen seafood to comply with FDA defect action levels