Scaled Bighead Carp Grocery Pack from Japan
Bighead carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis), chilled and scaled with heads off, in 6kg retail bags with ice. Meets HTS 0302.73.11.00 for scaled carp in immediate ≤6.8kg containers, not otherwise processed.
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%
Import Tips
• Declare processing details (scaled only) on commercial invoice; photos help CBP verification
• Ensure no binders or agglomeration—pitfall confuses with pellets excluded by chapter notes
• Partner with FDA-listed facilities for processing to streamline clearance