0304.74.50.00/Frozen Whiting Hake Fillets/Japan

Frozen Whiting Hake Fillets from Japan

Frozen skinless, boneless fillets from Whiting Hake (Merluccius bilinearis), often marketed as 'whiting' in US trade. Used in value-added products like fish portions. HTS 0304.74.50.00 for other frozen hake fillets from Merlucciidae.

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 DNA testing if needed for species verification amid common mislabeling in gadoids

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• IQF packing; bulk packs may face different valuation scrutiny

• Ensure no mincing; pure fillets only to remain in 0304.74 vs. 0304.89