Frozen White Sturgeon from Japan
Frozen whole white sturgeon (Acipenser transmontanus), farmed Pacific species, ungutted. Fits HTS 0303.89.00.13 as sturgeon other fish frozen, not heading 0304 meat or chapter pellet exclusions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Farmed sturgeon may qualify CITES exemptions—attach aquaculture certification
• Avoid steaking (partial filleting) which triggers 0304 reclassification
• Declare as 'other fish' precisely; undervaluation common in aquaculture imports