0304.49.01.09/Fresh Chilled Round Whitefish Fillets/Japan

Fresh Chilled Round Whitefish Fillets from Japan

Boneless fillets from Round Whitefish (Prosopium cylindraceum), fresh or chilled for immediate use. Under HTS 0304.49.0109 as chilled freshwater whitefish fillets, not minced. Used in ethnic cuisines and smoked fish production.

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

• Include harvest date and water source certification to prove freshwater origin; avoids disputes with marine whitefish

• Ensure no glazing or IQF treatment; common error is partial freezing during transit reclassifying to 0304.61

• Comply with USDC import permits if from certain lakes; label accurately to prevent antidumping scrutiny