Chilled Skin-On Hake Fillets from Japan
Freshly caught hake fillets with skin intact, chilled on ice for preservation. HTS 0304.53.00.30 covers chilled hake fillets from Merlucciidae, distinguished from frozen or processed forms. Popular in European markets for grilling.
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 with country of origin and harvest date; hake from Argentina or Namibia requires specific traceability docs
• Avoid vacuum packaging if it implies processing, as it may shift to heading 0305 for preserved fish
• Test for histamine levels common in scombroid risks, though lower in hake, to pass FDA entry