Frozen Silver Hake from Japan
Silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis), a gadiform fish from the Merlucciidae family, frozen whole for preservation. This product falls under HTS 0303.69.00.00 as it is frozen fish from specified gadoid families, excluding fillets and offal. It is commonly used in seafood processing and retail.
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
• Verify species identification via scientific name to confirm gadoid family classification
• Obtain FDA prior notice and comply with HACCP seafood regulations for frozen fish
• Avoid misclassification as fillets which shift to HTS 0304