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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