Fresh Chilled Australian Bass from Japan
Australian bass (Macquaria novemaculeata), a freshwater-estuary fish imported chilled whole. HTS 0302.89.50.28 covers this as freshwater bass, fresh or chilled, not fitting flours or pellets definitions.
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
• Confirm freshwater habitat origin to avoid saltwater reclassification
• Secure CITES permits if endangered populations are involved
• Package in leak-proof boxes with ice packs for border integrity