Frozen Hake Fish Fins from Japan
Frozen fins from silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis), utilized in gelatin production and Asian fish ball recipes. Under HTS 0303.99.00.00 as other frozen edible fish 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
• Obtain veterinary health certificates confirming freedom from parasites for EU-origin hake
• Use block-frozen format documentation to differentiate from loose-packed fins