Frozen Hickory Shad Fillets-Exempt Whole from Japan
Whole frozen hickory shad (Alosa mediocris), migratory anadromous fish, presented intact. HTS 0303.89.00.13 designates frozen shad excluding processed fillets, distinct from pellet forms per chapter notes.
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
• Coastal origin requires NMFS traceability docs; pitfall is confusing with fresh under 0302
• Ensure no roe removal, as sturgeon roe would shift classification
• Bulk packaging declaration prevents retail misclass to 0307