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%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
• 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