Fresh Chilled Striped Bass from Japan
Striped bass (Morone saxatilis), often farm-raised in freshwater systems, imported fresh or chilled whole. HTS 0302.89.50.28 applies to this freshwater bass variety, excluding offal or processed pellets as per chapter notes.
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
• Provide aquaculture certification if farm-raised to meet traceability requirements
• Ensure no antibiotics or contaminants via lab testing reports submitted to customs
• Declare weight accurately as whole fish to avoid disputes over net weight