Scaled Salted Hake Whole (Urophycis spp.) from Japan
Urophycis hake preserved in salt, scales removed but otherwise whole, not dried or smoked. Fits HTS 0305.69.10.21 as hake processed solely by scale removal. Bulk import for further food industry use.
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
• Provide scale-removal certification; ensure no fins/guts removed to stay in this subheading
• Test for binder absence as per chapter notes on pellets to avoid misclassification
• Use ventilated packaging to maintain brine state without drying en route