Fresh Pickerel Loins from Japan
Boneless loins cut from pickerel sides, fresh or chilled, representing premium fish meat portions. Falls under HTS 0304.49.01.06 as 'other fish meat' from freshwater pickerel fillets, not minced or pelletized per chapter notes.
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
• Label precisely as 'pickerel loins' with country of origin and harvest date; comply with US FDA seafood HACCP regulations
• Use insulated packaging to preserve freshness; declare exact weight and ensure no additives to avoid reclassification