Skinless Frozen Sauger Supreme Cuts from Japan
Premium skinless supreme cuts from sauger loins, frozen immediately post-catch for maximum freshness. HTS 0304.89.50.25 applies to these frozen fillets of sauger as 'other freshwater fish,' distinct from minced meat or pellets. Used in high-end seafood markets.
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
• Use NAICS codes for food wholesalers on entry forms; misfiling as retail packs raises flags
• Test for heavy metals typical in freshwater fish; provide lab certs proactively
• Declare exact HTS suffix .50.25 to avoid defaulting to broader 'other' categories with different rates