Frozen Farmed Chilean Sea Bass (Patagonian Toothfish Alternative) from Japan
Note: Dicentrarchus spp. specifically; frozen whole farmed European sea bass mimicking Chilean sea bass texture. Classified HTS 0303.84.00.00 as frozen sea bass excluding 0304. Used in high-end sushi and fine dining.
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
• Provide Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) certification for farmed fish to expedite entry
• Declare farm origin accurately to avoid confusion with overfished species
• Test for antibiotics common in aquaculture; non-compliance causes holds