Frozen Headed and Gutted Sablefish from Japan
Sablefish that has been headed and gutted prior to freezing, remaining as whole fish excluding fillets. Classified under HTS 0303.89.00.61 as it fits 'other fish' not further specified in subheadings 0303.91-0303.99. Ideal for importers seeking semi-processed frozen sablefish.
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
• Label packages with species name Anoplopoma fimbria and processing details for CBP inspection
• Maintain cold chain integrity with temperature records to prevent reclassification as unfit
• Pitfall: Mixing with sablefish fillets can lead to partial reclassification under 0304