Frozen Silver Hake Blocks from Japan
Frozen blocks of silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis) meat, unfilleted but trimmed, in immediate containers over 6.8 kg. Merlucciidae family product for institutional use. Falls under HTS 0304.95.10 as frozen 'other fish meat' from listed families in bulk form.
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
• Use ATPA certificates if from eligible countries to potentially reduce duties
• Test for histamine levels in frozen storage to comply with FDA defect action levels
• Declare exact container gross weight accurately to qualify for bulk subheading