0304.79.50.00/Frozen Whiting Fillets/Japan

Frozen Whiting Fillets from Japan

Frozen fillets of Pacific whiting (Merlangius merlangus), Merlucciidae family, commonly exported in block-frozen form for surimi production. Classified in HTS 0304.79.50.00 as other frozen fillets from listed families.

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

• Provide lab tests for histamine levels, critical for scombroid-risk species in CBP exams

• Declare exact fillet yield percentage to match invoice weights accurately

• Avoid reclassification by confirming no binders added, per chapter note on pellets