Fresh Chilled American Shad from Japan
American shad (Alosa sapidissima) is a freshwater and anadromous fish commonly harvested from the Atlantic coast, sold fresh or chilled whole. It falls under HTS 0302.89.50.49 as shad, excluding fillets or other fish meat of heading 0304, and not covered by headings for flours, meals, or pellets fit for human consumption.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify fish species identification with scientific names to confirm shad classification; obtain health certificates proving freshness and chill chain integrity; be aware of seasonal quotas and endangered species restrictions for anadromous shad