Fresh Chilled Grass Carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella) from Japan
Whole fresh or chilled grass carp (Ctenopharyngodon idella), a herbivorous freshwater fish widely farmed in Asia, presented ungutted or scaled. Classified under HTS 0302.73.5010 as 'other' carp within the listed species, excluding any fillets or offal. Ideal for live tank sales or immediate cooking.
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 if farm-raised to meet traceability rules under FDA and USDA
• Label shipments clearly as 'fresh chilled whole carp' to prevent confusion with frozen products
• Monitor import volumes for potential antidumping duties on Asian-sourced grass carp