Frozen Minced Silver Hake Bulk Pack from Japan
Frozen minced silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis, Merlucciidae) supplied in immediate bulk containers over 6.8 kg each. Falls under HTS 0304.95.10.15 due to being minced frozen fish meat from Merlucciidae family, in bulk form not for retail. Commonly used in fish sticks and processed seafood.
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
• Obtain FDA prior notice and entry with lot codes for traceability in bulk minced fish shipments
• Confirm container weights exceed 6.8 kg to qualify; smaller packs shift to retail subheadings
• Test for antibiotics and heavy metals per importing country standards, as gadiform fish are prone to residues