Fresh Patagonian Hake Fillets from Japan
Fresh deboned fillets from Patagonian hake (Macruronus magellanicus), Moridae family, sustainably sourced from South Atlantic waters. Falls under HTS 0304.44.00.30 as chilled/fresh fillets of listed hake families. Popular in premium seafood markets.
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 catch certificates for IUU (illegal, unreported, unregulated) fishing prevention
• Avoid breading or seasoning, as that reclassifies to prepared foodstuffs in Chapter 16
• Use insulated packaging to preserve fresh/chilled status during transit