Frozen Rainbow Smelt from Japan
Frozen whole rainbow smelt (Osmerus mordax), a small silvery fish commonly found in North Atlantic waters, imported as whole frozen fish excluding fillets or meat. Classified under HTS 0303.89.00.04 as other smelts, not edible offal, fitting Chapter 3 for frozen fish live, fresh, or chilled but frozen per heading description.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify species identification via scientific name on documentation to confirm smelt classification and avoid misclassification as heading 0303.81 salmon
• Provide certificates of origin and compliance with section 609 if sourced from regions with shrimp bycatch risks, though primarily for shrimp products
• Ensure product is whole frozen fish, not filleted or processed into offal, to prevent reclassification under 0304