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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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