IQF Frozen Monkfish Tails from Japan
Individually quick frozen (IQF) monkfish tails (Lophius spp.), considered whole or nearly whole as tails are the primary marketable part. Classified under HTS 0303.89.00.52 since not filleted or reduced to meat per heading 0304 exclusion. Excludes pelletized products.
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
• Specify IQF process on invoice but confirm tails are not skinned or filleted to hold 0303 classification
• Test for histamine levels as required for scombroid species, though monkfish is low-risk
• Use FTZ for repackaging to optimize for retail without duty on intermediates