Frozen Patagonian Toothfish Whole from Japan
Whole frozen Patagonian toothfish (Dissostichus eleginoides), a large predatory fish harvested from sub-Antarctic waters, imported ungutted and unprocessed except for freezing. Classified under HTS 0303.83.00.00 as frozen toothfish excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify catch origin and obtain CITES Appendix II permits as toothfish are regulated for overfishing prevention
• Provide health certificates confirming freezing to -18°C or below to meet FDA seafood import standards
• Avoid misclassification as fillets by ensuring product remains whole or in large pieces, not portioned meat