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0303.89.00.01/Frozen Delta Smelt/Japan

Frozen Delta Smelt from Japan

Frozen Hypomesus transpacificus delta smelts from San Francisco Bay estuary, preserved frozen whole. Falls under HTS 0303.89.00.01 for frozen sea smelts, a protected marine species.

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%
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Import Tips

• Obtain CITES permits if applicable for protected delta smelt stocks before import

• Ensure traceability documentation from sustainable fisheries to meet MSC or similar certifications

• Avoid bulking with freshwater smelts to prevent reclassification challenges

Frozen Delta Smelt from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 0303.89.00.01