Chilled Scaled Catfish in 4.5kg Vacuum Pack from Japan
Fresh chilled catfish (Clarias spp.) scaled with viscera and heads removed, sealed in vacuum immediate containers of 4.5kg total weight. Classified under HTS 0302.79.11.00 for other specified freshwater fish, scaled but not otherwise processed, in retail-ready small packs.
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
• Label containers clearly with net weight and species; FDA requires species identification for catfish imports
• Avoid processing beyond scaling/removal to prevent shift to higher processed codes; inspect for 'otherwise processed' additives
• Use refrigerated shipping to maintain chilled status; temperature logs help prove condition at entry