Skinless Frozen Chilean Sea Bass Fillets from Japan
Frozen skinless fillets of Patagonian toothfish, marketed as Chilean sea bass. Precisely matches HTS 0304.85.00.00 for frozen toothfish (Dissostichus spp.) fillets, a luxury seafood item.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare trade name 'Chilean sea bass' with scientific synonym to prevent scrutiny
• Secure pre-approval from NOAA for species verification before shipment
• Monitor block-freezing methods; improper freezing risks classification as meat