0304.73.50.00/Frozen Coalfish Fillets/Japan

Frozen Coalfish Fillets from Japan

Frozen fillets from coalfish (Pollachius virens), a gadid fish commonly known as saithe, with skin on or off but not battered or breaded. These fall under HTS 0304.73.50.00 as 'other' frozen fillets of coalfish from the Gadidae family, distinct from heading or block frozen products. They are typically used for human consumption in retail or foodservice.

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

• Verify species identification via scientific name (Pollachius virens) with documentation like catch certificates to confirm Gadidae family classification

• Ensure compliance with FDA seafood HACCP and import alerts for histamine in frozen fish; provide prior notice via FDA's system

• Avoid misclassification as pellets or flours (HTS 0309) by confirming fillets are not agglomerated products unfit for direct heading 0304 coverage