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Frozen Tench Whole from Japan

Whole frozen tench (Tinca tinca), a European freshwater cyprinid fish valued for taste, preserved frozen. Classified in HTS 0303.89.0043 as other frozen freshwater fish excluding fillets.

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

• EU health certs mandatory; align with FSMA rules

• Mild flavor; popular in Eastern Europe markets

• Avoid overfreezing causing drip loss on thaw