Frozen Pacific Ocean Perch from Japan
Frozen Pacific ocean perch (Sebastes alutus) caught in North Pacific waters, imported whole and ungutted. Falls under HTS 0303.89.00.64 for frozen other fish specified as ocean perch, distinct from fillets or offal.
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 fishery certificate of origin for sustainable sourcing verification
• Ensure blocks are maintained below -18°C to meet frozen fish standards
• Label with country of catch to avoid re-export misclassification