Fresh Whiting Fillets from Japan
Fresh fillets from Pacific whiting (Merluccius productus), Merlucciidae, valued for surimi production. Delicate texture requires immediate chilling. Precisely matches HTS 0304.44.00 for fresh/chilled fillets of hake family.
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
• Test for freshness indicators (ammonia levels, texture) to support chilled status claims
• Include commercial invoice specifying family (Merlucciidae) and processing state
• Avoid bulk freezing contamination; maintain separate chilled logistics chains