0303.89.00.52/IQF Frozen Monkfish Tails/Japan

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%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

• 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