0305.69.10.41/Brined Red Hake Whole Fish/Japan

Brined Red Hake Whole Fish from Japan

Whole red hake (Urophycis chuss) preserved in brine solution, not dried or smoked. Classified under HTS 0305.69.10.41 due to its status as salted/in brine hake, excluding edible offal. Ideal for ethnic cuisines requiring fresh-like texture.

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

• Include lab analysis reports confirming brine preservation without drying to prevent shifts to heading 0305.31

• Ensure catch documentation traceability for sustainability certifications, common for North Atlantic hake

• Label with exact species (Urophycis spp.) and salt content to meet FDA seafood HACCP requirements