Frozen Japanese Butterfish Fillets from Japan

Frozen butterfish fillets from Japanese gurnard (Steindachneria argus), headless and gutted but retaining skeletal structure, not further processed into meat. Classified under HTS 0303.89.0055 as frozen butterfish excluding true fillets of 0304. Primarily used in Asian cuisine.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter

Import Tips

Include detailed processing descriptions in commercial invoice to distinguish from 0304 fish meat and confirm butterfish species

Ensure FDA prior notice filing and temperature logs for frozen seafood to meet entry requirements

Label with country of catch and scientific name to facilitate CBP verification of HTS specificity