Bulk Frozen Vendace Whitefish Meat from Japan
Frozen meat from vendace whitefish (Coregonus albula), filleted, in industrial 25 kg bags. Classified as HTS 0304.99.11.83: frozen whitefish, bulk over 6.8 kg, not minced. Pellets definition does not apply.
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
• Confirm 'other fish meat' vs fillets via photos in entry docs if questioned
• EU-origin whitefish may need CITES if certain populations; check appendices
• Use refrigerated containers; temperature excursions can lead to spoilage refusals