Fresh Chilled Snapper Fillets from Japan
Red snapper (Lutjanus campechanus) fillets, skinless and boneless, fresh or chilled for high-end retail. HTS 0304.59.00 as other saltwater fish fillets, fresh/chilled. Not minced or otherwise specified.
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
• FDA requires species-specific testing for red snapper due to mislabeling risks
• Maintain 0-4°C temperature with gel packs; provide chain-of-custody docs
• Avoid declaring as 'grouper' blends; pure snapper stays in 'other' fillets