Frozen Antarctic Toothfish Head-Off from Japan
Frozen head-off Antarctic toothfish (Dissostichus mawsoni), with head removed but gutted intact, preserved by freezing for high-end sushi markets. Falls under HTS 0303.83.00.00 as other frozen toothfish, not fillets or processed meat.
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
• Submit CCAMLR catch documents proving legal harvest from regulated Antarctic fisheries
• Label clearly as 'head-off gut-in' to prevent reclassification as processed fish meat
• Monitor for shrimp-related section 609 applicability if any contamination risks from shared vessels