Fresh Chilled Snakehead Fish (Channa striata) from Japan
Whole snakehead (Channa spp.), fresh or chilled excluding fillets. HTS 0302.79.50 includes this invasive yet commercially farmed species as 'other'. Used in Asian live fish markets.
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
• Check USFWS regulations for invasive species import restrictions
• Provide farm origin proof to bypass wild-caught scrutiny
• Maintain strict temperature control to preserve freshness claims