Chilled Whiting Fillets from Japan
Fresh chilled fillets from Pacific whiting (Merluccius productus, Merlucciidae), deboned for surimi production or retail. HTS 0304.44.0090 for other Merlucciidae fillets not statistically separated.
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
• Use blast chilling immediately post-catch to lock in fresh status
• Declare net weight of fillets only; exclude glaze or ice
• Avoid over-filleting; excessive processing risks parts classification