Frozen Pacific Hake Loins in Bulk from Japan
Frozen loins (boneless cuts) from Pacific hake (Merluccius productus), Merlucciidae family, shipped in immediate bulk containers over 6.8 kg. Ideal for industrial filleting or portioning. HTS 0304.95.10.90 covers other frozen fish meat from this family in large bulk packs.
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 chain of custody documentation from vessel to processor for traceability under Seafood Import Monitoring
• Test for antibiotics and heavy metals; provide lab results to preempt FDA detention
• Confirm 'other' status by excluding any skin or bone content that might shift to fillet subheadings