Chilled Blue Whiting Fillets from Japan
Small fillets from blue whiting (Micromesistius poutassou, Gadidae), fresh chilled for industrial processing. Classified HTS 0304.53.0015 as other Gadidae fresh/chilled meat.
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
• High-volume; use master bills for container loads with temp monitors
• Oil-rich fish; oxidation tests required for quality holds