0302.89.50.28/Fresh Chilled Largemouth Bass/Japan

Fresh Chilled Largemouth Bass from Japan

Largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), a freshwater fish species native to North America, imported fresh or chilled whole. Classified under HTS 0302.89.50.28 as fresh-water bass, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304, and not processed into flours, meals, or pellets.

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%

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Import Tips

• Verify fish is fresh or chilled (not frozen) and whole (not filleted) to qualify under 0302; provide temperature logs during transport

• Include species identification certificates and comply with FDA seafood HACCP and section 609 if applicable to avoid penalties

• Check for country-specific restrictions on invasive species like largemouth bass and ensure proper customs declaration