Frozen Flathead Mullet from Japan
Frozen whole flathead mullet (Mugil cephalus variant), a common bait and food fish. Classified in HTS 0303.89.0049 as other frozen fish specifically mullet, not fillets, offal, or processed pellets.
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
• Source from approved fisheries; provide traceability for MSC or similar sustainability claims
• Customs may require weight net of ice glaze; overglazing inflates declared value
• Avoid declaring as 'roe' (0303.93) if intact; whole fish only