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%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
• 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