0302.72.50.01/Fresh Chilled White Catfish/Japan

Fresh Chilled White Catfish from Japan

Fresh or chilled whole white catfish (Ictalurus catus) harvested from coastal US waters, presented head-off but intact. HTS 0302.72.50.01 covers this Ictalurus species as chilled, non-filleted fish.

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%

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Import Tips

• Obtain country-of-origin certificate distinguishing US/Mexican Ictalurus from Asian imports

• Ensure no offal removal beyond basic evisceration to stay in 0302; excess processing risks 0304

• Comply with US Customs seafood bonding requirements for live/chilled shipments