Frozen Battered Hoki Portions from Japan
Battered and breaded hoki (Macruronus magellanicus) loin portions, deep-frozen uncooked without oil. Qualifies for HTS 1604.19.41.00 as coated 'other' fish, not cooked or oil-preserved. Commonly used in fish & chips.
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
• New Zealand-sourced hoki needs MSC certification docs for market preference
• Ensure portion size uniformity in invoices to match 'fish sticks or similar' description