</>Build with Tariff Intelligence|Programmatic access to tariff calculations and HS code classification.Explore Developer Resources →

Fresh Blue Catfish Fillets Removed from Japan

Whole fresh or chilled blue catfish (Ictalurus furcatus) from river farms, head-on and gutted for foodservice. Falls under HTS 0302.72.50.01 specifically for Ictalurus spp. excluding processed 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

Submit FDA Prior Notice 2-8 hours before arrival with exact HTS and species details to expedite entry

Use insulated containers with ice; document chain of custody to confirm not frozen and qualifies as chilled

Watch for misdeclaration as 'generic catfish'; specify Ictalurus to avoid disputes with 0302.71 for other species