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
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
• 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