Frozen Gutted Monkfish from Japan
Frozen monkfish (Lophius spp.) that has been gutted but retains the head, tail, and skeleton, commonly used in seafood markets. Classified under HTS 0303.89.00.52 for frozen whole or nearly whole fish excluding fillets. Excludes edible offal and processed products like 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
• Include detailed commercial invoice specifying gutting process and species to support classification
• Ensure cold chain integrity during transport to maintain frozen status and prevent duty adjustments
• Check for country-specific quotas or antidumping duties on monkfish from certain origins