Frozen Gilled and Gutted Sea Bass from Japan
Frozen sea bass (Dicentrarchus spp.) with gills and viscera removed, otherwise whole. Fits HTS 0303.84.00.00 for frozen species excluding fillets and offal. Standard form for international trade.
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
• Specify '2G' or 'GG' processing code on invoice for clarity
• Comply with USDC traceability for illegally-caught fish prevention
• Monitor block-freezing moisture to prevent 'glaze' weight disputes