US Farm-Raised Channel Catfish Fresh from Japan
Pond-raised channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus) shipped fresh/chilled whole from Delta region farms. Specifically under 0302.72.50.01 for live-weight Ictalurus 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
• Include farm harvest date and live weight docs to verify freshness within 24-48 hours
• Label as 'Ictalurus punctatus - fresh/chilled' to prevent confusion with frozen or imported basa
• Check for anti-dumping duties if from certain countries mimicking US catfish