Chilled Ictalurus Catfish for Sushi from Japan
Premium sushi-grade chilled whole channel catfish (Ictalurus spp.) processed minimally for raw consumption. Classed in HTS 0302.72.50.01 as fresh/chilled excluding fillets.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• FDA requires parasite destruction proof (freezing history) even for chilled raw-use fish
• Superchill to -1°C for extended shelf life without freezing classification
• Include end-use statement for foodservice to aid valuation