Fresh Chilled Channel Catfish (Ictalurus Punctatus) from Japan
US-farmed or imported fresh chilled channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus), whole fish excluding fillets, often head-off tail-on for processing. HTS 0302.72.5034 applies to 'other' catfish including Ictalurus spp., fresh or chilled, outside offal subheadings. Popular in Southern US cuisine.
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-to-port temperature logs; temperatures above 0°C but under freezing confirm 'chilled' not frozen
• US imports often from Asia; ensure no antibiotic residues via FDA import alerts for catfish
• Separate heads/guts immediately upon entry to avoid 0302.99 offal duties