Frozen Southern Blue Whiting from Japan
Southern blue whiting (Micromesistius australis), Merlucciidae gadiform, frozen. HTS 0303.69.00.00 for other frozen fish from listed families, not fillets. Common in pelagic fisheries.
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
• Register with NOAA for seafood import monitoring program
• Avoid moisture loss documentation issues with proper glazing records
• Confirm exclusion of offal to stay in principal headings