0303.89.00.49/Frozen Flathead Mullet/Japan

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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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