0304.44.00.90/Chilled Whiting Fillets/Japan

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

PGA flags (2)Show detailsFD4FDARequiredNM8NOAA FisheriesRequired

FD4
FDA · Required
Food and Drug Administration
FDA prior notice data is required 801(m)
Licenses & permits (3)
FDA prior notice for food shipments, filed via ACE or FDA PNSI before arrival source
FDA food facility registration for facilities that make, process, pack or hold the food source
FDA entry data in ACE with affirmation of compliance codes (registration, listing, approval numbers) source
NM8
NOAA Fisheries · Required
NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service
Seafood Import Monitoring Program specific data is required
Licenses & permits (2)
NOAA International Fisheries Trade Permit (IFTP) held by the importer of record source
SIMP harvest and landing data reported at entry, with chain-of-custody records kept by the importer source

CBP HTS reference file, Nov 9, 2026 · licenses and permits are the usual requirements for that agency program; confirm with the agency for your product

AD/CVD cases

No active AD/CVD case lists this HTS number.

CBP AD/CVD case reference, Nov 10, 2026 · Federal Register checked Nov 10, 2026

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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