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0303.89.00.04/Frozen Pond Smelt/Japan

Frozen Pond Smelt from Japan

Frozen whole pond smelt (Hypomesus olidus), a small freshwater smelt used in Asian cuisines and as bait. Fits HTS 0303.89.00.04 as other frozen smelts, whole excluding fillets or meat.

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

• Include lab analysis if blended species to confirm smelt dominance for this subheading

• Comply with FDA seafood HACCP plans for frozen fish imports to avoid holds