Frozen Blue Whiting from Japan
Whole frozen blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou), a small gadoid fish excluding meat. Fits HTS 0303.89.00 as unspecified 'other' frozen fish.
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 FAO species code for accurate 'other' classification
• Ensure no heading 0303.85 cod/hake confusion via anatomy docs
• Monitor for MSC sustainability certifications increasingly required