Fresh Silver Hake Fillets from Japan
Fresh fillets from silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis), Merlucciidae family, popular in seafood processing. These lean white fillets are chilled on ice for maximum freshness. Fits HTS 0304.44.00 for fresh/chilled fillets of specified cod-like families.
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 FDA prior notice for chilled fish imports and ensure HACCP plans cover pathogen controls
• Document processing method to prove 'fillets' status (removed head, viscera, bones, skin)
• Monitor moisture content; excess ice glaze could trigger reclassification as frozen