Frozen Silver Hake Loins from Japan
Frozen loins (boned strips) from silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis), Merlucciidae family, suitable for further processing. Classified under HTS 0304.95.90.00 for other frozen fish meat of the listed gadiform families.
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
• Provide FDA prior notice and fish import documentation confirming no mincing or processing beyond freezing
• Label with exact species and family to avoid misclassification into other gadiform subheadings
• Monitor EU or other origin restrictions on silver hake due to overfishing concerns