Fresh Chilled Whitefish Meat Blocks from Japan
Blocks of boneless whitefish meat from Coregonus species, fresh or chilled for further processing into fillets. Falls under HTS 0304.59.00.25 as other fresh or chilled freshwater whitefish meat, distinct from minced or pelletized products per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'whitefish meat' with origin and species to distinguish from other freshwater fish
• Avoid any mincing or binding that could classify as pellets under chapter definition
• Obtain prior notice via FDA ACE system for chilled seafood shipments