Frozen Cape Hake Fillets from Japan
Deep-skin frozen fillets of Cape Hake (Merluccius capensis), sourced from South African waters, Merluccius spp. Ideal for premium fish & chips. Classified in HTS 0304.74.50.00 as other frozen hake.
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
• Attach veterinary health certificates from exporting country for EU/US equivalence
• Monitor moisture content; excessive drip loss can trigger reclassification reviews