Frozen Headed and Gutted Capelin from Japan
Capelin fish frozen after heading and gutting, retaining the body for food use but excluding offal. Falls under HTS 0303.89.00.58 as frozen capelin not considered 'edible offal' since it's minimally processed whole fish. Common for roe extraction or direct consumption.
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%
Import Tips
• Provide processing certificates showing only heading/gutting to distinguish from fillets (0304) or offal
• Ensure cold chain integrity with temperature logs to meet FDA import standards for frozen seafood
• Label net weight accurately, excluding ice glaze, to prevent valuation disputes at customs