Frozen Yellowtail Snapper Whole from Japan
Whole frozen yellowtail snapper (Ocyurus chrysurus), a Lutjanidae species, not filleted. Under HTS 0303.89.00.67 as other frozen snapper excluding 0304 meat and offal subs. Sourced from Caribbean waters.
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 certificates for sustainability claims to meet buyer and regulatory demands
• Ensure blocks are IQF or block-frozen with specs to match invoice descriptions
• Watch for misdeclaration as fillets, which would invoke higher scrutiny under 0304