Yellowtail Fillets in Vegetable Oil Bulk from Japan
Large containers of Japanese amberjack (yellowtail, Seriola quinqueradiata) fillets preserved in vegetable oil, each over 8 kg for restaurant supply. Fits HTS 1604.19.61.00 as 'other' fish in pieces, not minced, in bulk oil packaging.
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
• Obtain CITES permits if applicable for certain yellowtail stocks; check IUCN status
• Document 'immediate container' weight precisely, as liners or overpacks may trigger reclassification
• Comply with Lacey Act declarations for species origin to avoid penalties