Fresh Chilled Clarias Gariepinus Whole Catfish from Japan
African catfish (Clarias gariepinus), fresh or chilled in whole form, a hardy farmed species from Southeast Asia and Africa. Falls under HTS 0302.72.50 as 'other' Clarias spp. catfish, excluding any fillet processing. Ideal for live tank transport or immediate filleting.
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
• Provide aquaculture certification to distinguish farmed Clarias from wild-caught, aiding in tariff verification and antidumping checks
• Label shipments clearly as 'whole fresh/chilled catfish' to prevent reclassification; include photos in documentation if disputed
• Watch for seasonal FDA import refusals on catfish due to veterinary residues; test for antibiotics pre-shipment