Fresh Chilled Channel Catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) Scaled Retail Trays from Japan
U.S.-farm raised channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), fresh or chilled, scaled and headed but with fins, in supermarket trays ≤6.8kg total weight. Fits 0302.72.11.00 as scaled Ictalurus spp. not further processed.
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
• Use scientific nomenclature (Ictalurus punctatus) in all docs to avoid disputes over catfish species
• Provide photos or descriptions confirming 'scaled but not otherwise processed' status
• Avoid mixing with fillets in same container to prevent partial reclassification under 0304