Frozen Whole Chilean Sea Bass from Japan
Frozen whole Chilean sea bass (commercial name for Patagonian toothfish, Dissostichus eleginoides), imported intact for luxury seafood markets. HTS 0303.83.00.00 specifically for frozen Dissostichus spp. excluding fillets.
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
• Use 'Chilean sea bass' labeling carefully; ensure scientific name Dissostichus on docs for HTS match
• Prepare for CBP inspection verifying no illegal/unreported catches via traceability systems
• Avoid bulk packaging that could lead to reclassification as industrial fish meal inputs