0304.53.00/Fresh Chilled Whiting Fillets/Japan

Fresh Chilled Whiting Fillets from Japan

Skin-off fillets from Pacific whiting (Merluccius productus), Merlucciidae, fresh or chilled for restaurant use. Precisely matches 0304.53.00 for other fresh/chilled fish meat from these families.

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

• Use species-specific DNA verification if challenged on family classification

• Import under bond if unsure of chilling status; CBP inspections common for fillets

• Avoid packaging that implies preservation (e.g

• brine)—keeps it fresh scope