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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• EU health certs mandatory; align with FSMA rules
• Mild flavor; popular in Eastern Europe markets
• Avoid overfreezing causing drip loss on thaw