Frozen Whiting Fillets from Japan
Frozen fillets of Pacific whiting (Merluccius productus), Merlucciidae family, often used in surimi production. Classified under HTS 0304.95.90.00 for other frozen gadiform fish meat.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Test for histamine levels in frozen fish meat to meet FDA safety standards
• Specify block-frozen vs IQF in docs to aid customs valuation
• Beware of re-export rules if transshipped through quota-restricted countries