0305.32.00/Salted Silver Hake Fillets/Japan

Salted Silver Hake Fillets from Japan

Fillets of silver hake (Merluccius bilinearis) dry-salted for preservation, from Merlucciidae family. HTS 0305.32.00 covers salted fillets not smoked from listed families. Common in ethnic markets.

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%

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Import Tips

• Provide salt application method details to differentiate from fresh or frozen imports

• Ensure invoices specify 'fillets only' to avoid set classification issues

• Monitor for histamine levels per FDA guidelines for salted seafood