Dried Fish Maws from Japan

Dried swim bladders (maws) from fish like croaker or eel, a delicacy used in soups, preserved solely by drying. HTS 0305.79.00.00 covers these as 'other' edible fish offal, not fitting specific liver/roe subheadings.

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 processing certificates showing drying method to distinguish from fresh under 0302

• Species-specific labeling prevents misclassification; e.g

• totoaba maws require special permits

• Avoid powdering on-site; ground maws may fall under 2106 as food preparations