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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

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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