0305.53.00.00/Dried Pacific Hake Whole/Japan

Dried Pacific Hake Whole from Japan

Whole Pacific hake (Merluccius productus), dried without salting or smoking. Classed in HTS 0305.53.00.00 for plain dried fish from Merlucciidae, exported from Chile.

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

• Document moisture content below 20% to confirm 'dried' status

• Avoid packaging that suggests smoking to prevent misclassification

• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for species