Gutted Brined Hake (Urophycis spp.) from Japan
Whole hake (Urophycis spp.) with viscera removed and packed in brine, neither dried nor smoked, retaining other parts intact. This matches HTS 0305.69.10.21 for salted/in-brine hake minimally processed by viscera removal. Used primarily in commercial seafood processing.
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
• Include processing logs detailing only viscera removal to support minimal processing claim
• Monitor import temperatures to prevent unintended partial drying during transit
• Declare exact Urophycis species with scientific naming to match statistical suffix requirements