0305.69.10/Salted Urophycis Hake Whole Fish/Japan

Salted Urophycis Hake Whole Fish from Japan

Whole gutted Urophycis spp. hake salted for preservation, in brine packs, unsmoked and undried. HTS 0305.69.10 covers this exact species group as 'salted but not dried or smoked' fish.

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

• Use DNA testing certificates for Urophycis spp. identification to avoid generic 'other fish' classification

• Ensure packaging prevents drying during transit; include moisture content reports

• Declare exact salinity levels to Customs for proper duty assessment