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Frozen Delta Smelt from Japan

Frozen whole delta smelt (Hypomesus transpacificus), an endangered species but hypothetically imported for research. HTS 0303.89.00.04 covers other frozen smelts excluding fillets.

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

Secure CITES permits if applicable for protected species before import

Precise weighing pre- and post-glaze to report net fish weight accurately