Chilled Silver Hake Fillets from Japan
Fresh chilled fillets of silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis), Merlucciidae family, typically used in seafood processing. Falls under HTS 0304.53.0090 for other fresh/chilled fish meat from listed gadiform families, distinct from rockfish or flatfish. Chapter notes exclude pellets or flours fit for human consumption.
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
• Include FDA prior notice and harvest certificates to prove fresh/chilled status and species identity
• Label with country of catch and processing date to prevent disputes over 'other' classification
• Watch for reclassification if minced, which may shift to general fish meat subheadings