Fresh Red Hake Fillets from Japan
Fresh fillets from red hake (Urophycis chuss), Phycidae within Gadidae-related, chilled for market. Precisely matches HTS 0304.44.00.30 for hake family fillets, fresh or chilled, not minced.
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
• Use NAICS codes for seafood wholesalers when filing to align with HTS
• Monitor for size/weight specs; large blocks may imply frozen reclass
• Partner with certified labs for species DNA verification if disputed