Head-On Gutted Nile Perch from Japan
Head-on, gutted (HOG) Nile perch, chilled fresh, a standard export form retaining whole fish classification. HTS 0302.79.5025 covers this as Nile perch other than fillets/offal. Reduces shipping weight while preserving freshness.
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
• Ensure guts are discarded, not shipped separately, to avoid dual entries under offal codes
• Use oxygen-permeable packaging for head-on fish to prevent spoilage en route
• CBP may inspect for black spot disease; pre-treat if needed per origin regs