0304.79.10/Frozen Skinned Silver Hake Blocks/Japan

Frozen Skinned Silver Hake Blocks from Japan

Frozen skinned silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis, Merlucciidae) fillets in blocks >4.5 kg, imported for cutting into uniform bait pieces or mince. Fits 0304.79.10: skinned, block-frozen, Merlucciidae family, processing purpose.

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

• For bait use, still qualify if minced/cut uniformly; provide buyer specs as import intent proof

• Avoid glazing over 15% ice to maintain net block weight >4.5 kg calculation

• Cross-check with NOAA for species quotas; Gadidae/Merlucciidae may have additional regs