Frozen Escolar Fillets from Japan
Frozen butterfish or escolar fillets (Lepidocybium flavobrunneum), known for oily texture but with FDA advisories on consumption. Classified as HTS 0304.89.50 frozen other fish fillets.
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
• Include FDA advisory labeling on risk of keriorrhea (digestive side effects)
• Source from approved vessels to meet NOAA traceability requirements