Fresh Chilled Silver Hake Fillets from Japan
Fresh chilled, skin-on fillets from silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis), Merlucciidae family, packed in ice for sushi or gourmet markets. Falls under 0304.44.0090 for other fresh/chilled fillets of specified deep-sea cod-like families.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide scientific name and family confirmation on commercial invoice to avoid reclassification
• Use insulated packaging with gel packs to preserve chilled status during transit
• Watch for common pitfall of partial freezing leading to duty disputes; test core temperature