Lightly Salted Hake for Retail from Japan
Retail-packed lightly salted hake fillets (Urophycis spp.), brined minimally without drying/smoking. Under HTS 0305.69.10.41 for consumer-ready salted hake. Vacuum-packed for delis.
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
• Retail labeling must include country of origin, species, salt % per FDA
• Small package exemption? No—still full prior notice required
• Test light salting doesn't qualify as 'fresh' via moisture analysis